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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 76 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 5 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
Author: Christa O'Cull
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to Kids Count 2017, 24.7% of children live in food insecure households. Children need to be taught how to make their food stretch across a time frame and understand the importance nutrition plays in their health. In the spring of 2023 the Lewis County Family and Consumer Science Agent along with the program assistant planned a lesson with the 5 Head start Classes in Lewis County. The book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey was read to the students and a recipe fo
