Logan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 5 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 1 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 30 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 5 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 20 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 0 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 100 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
Success Stories
Wellness in Kentucky
Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the Barren River District Health Department, Logan County ranks in the 95th percentile for childhood obesity. This data includes 23% of kindergarten age and 30% of 6th grade students that are reported as obese. To address these alarming statistics, the Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences coordinated with the PE teacher to present the Wellness in Kentucky curriculum to the 4th and 5th grade students at Olmstead Elementary School. There were ten session
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