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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 685 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 3 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 1644 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 1370 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 0 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 1319 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 411 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 1233 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 1315 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 822 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 41 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.12) | 0 |
Number of policy, system, and/or environmental changes implemented in faith-based organizations to promote healthy eating and physical activity |
| 2027.13) | 38 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2027.14) | 34 |
Number of community partners that have gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance use in the community as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the 2017 State of Childhood Obesity, Kentucky is ranked third in high school student obesity at 20.2%. Unfortunately, youth in Clinton County struggle to understand healthy eating behaviors as much as their peers throughout the Commonwealth. The Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service implemented the Healthy Lifestyle Choices program for 16 high school food science class students. 88% of students increased knowledge in nutritional concepts taught such as the consequences of con
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The fast pace of today’s family life can make it easy to forget that simply just spending time together is really important. Quality family time strengthens bonds, improves communication, and enhances self-esteem of children. To promote togetherness, learning, and physical activity, the Clinton County Extension Office hosted a Pumpkin Walk event for families. The event encouraged families to participate in literacy and enrichment activities, be active, and learn more about health and
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
COVID-19 changed the manner in which Extension staff served communities. In an effort to continue to provide educational programming and promote family engagement, the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service provided weekly grab and go Extension at Home Kits filled with educational activities that were available for pick up on the porch of the office. A total of 750 kits were distributed from March-June. Extension at Home Kits provided hands-on learning activities for youth and adults and i
