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| 2021 - Fit Blue/Get Moving KY | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021.1) | 106 |
Number of program participants who reported knowledge and skills gained about the benefits of physical activity |
| 2021.2) | 106 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2021.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who had one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) improved |
| 2021.4) | 106 |
Number of program participants who reported increased knowledge of places to access nutritious foods |
Author: Kayla Watts
Major Program: Fit Blue/Get Moving KY
According to Kentucky By The Numbers: COVID-19 At Risk County Profiles, 16.8% (11.3%-24.4%) of the adult population of Breathitt County has diabetes and 36.1% (27.0%-46.3%) of the adult population is obese. Because physical activity is linked to better management of chronic diseases and lowering obesity rates, it is very important that Breathitt County citizens, particularly the mentioned populations, have access and motivation to participate in physical activities, especially during very
