2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
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2027.2) | 3 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
2027.3) | 0 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
2027.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
2027.5) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
2027.1) | 0 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Catherine Jansen
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Health FairTo help raise awareness of the importance of good health, the Carroll County Cooperative Extension Service along with St. Elizabeth Hospital, Triad Health Systems, Three Rivers Health Department, Humana, MarketPOINT, Kidney Health Alliance, Northern KY Area DD, Fair View, Carroll County Chiropractor, and Northern Kentucky Bluegrass Navigators held a Community Health Fair. Fifty four presenters and participants enjoyed the day. Included was 4 Hispanics, 1 African American,
Author: Joyce Doyle
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The Recipes for Life program began when County Extension Homemakers identified the need to support the development of life skills for youth in the community. Skills such as nutrition education, food preparation, food and kitchen safety, recipe reading, kitchen and cooking organization, and math and science were lacking in our youth. The goal of the program is to teach the necessary skills that lead youth to a better quality of life.For the third year in a roll, the Carroll County Ext