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It Starts With Us
| 2026 - Mastering Food Choices | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026.1) | 49 |
Number of individuals who adopted one or more positive practices in food selection |
| 2026.2) | 54 |
Number of individuals who modified ingredients and/or preparation techniques of recipes to improve nutrition |
| 2026.3) | 49 |
Number of individuals who considered nutrition and/or portion control when dining out |
| 2026.4) | 46 |
Number of individuals who reported eating foods for the purpose of improving their health |
Author: Ronda Rex
Major Program: Mastering Food Choices
Campbell County adult residents face health challenges due to overweight (58%) and obesity (31%) with 8% of the adults being diagnosed with diabetes (kentuckyhealthfacts.org). According to the Kentucky Public Health 2019 Kentucky Diabetes Fact Sheet, “diabetes is a public health epidemic and can be associated with complications such as: heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, lower-limb amputation and ketoacidosis. These can reduce length and quality of life.&rd
