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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 75 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 12 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 36 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 29 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.1) | 36 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Ballard County is 62% free and reduced lunches. With this high percentage, our annual Bomber Bash is a real need for our county. Bomber Bash is sponsored by Family Focus, our Family Resource and Youth Services Center. Many county organizations and businesses offer free school supplies, hygiene supplies, hair cuts and more. Ballard County Cooperative Extension offers SNAP-ED items for youth and families to encourage them to try healthy snacks and recipes. We give them pencils, food pyramid,
