Weight the Reality SeriesMajor Program

906

Total Hours

Contributed.

2861

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

111

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals who experienced an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) that improve personal health

1200

Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health

1201

Number of youth and adults who demonstrate informed and effective decision-making

766

Number of those who reported eating more healthy foods

1165

Number of individuals who reported improving at least one behavior related to subjects taught (food preparation, addition of fruits and vegetables into the diet, movement of the body that leads to better physical fitness, and reducing the risk of chronic disease)

1082

Number of those that reported utilizing delivery systems/access points (e.g., farmer’s markets, CSA’s, WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods

418

Stories

Truth and Consequences

The Carter County Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Council, the Drug Free Coalition, and School Administrators have all identified a strong need for continued substance use prevention in Carter County.The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of drug use continue to negatively impact many families in our community.To assist in educating youth about the dangers of all types of substance abuse, the Carte...

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Stories Behind the Numbers

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