Weight the Reality SeriesMajor Program

479

Total Hours

Contributed.

1084

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

8

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

270

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

242

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

174

Number of those who reported eating more healthy foods

255

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

125

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)

259

Stories Behind the Numbers

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