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| 2023 - Weight the Reality Series | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.1) | 15 |
Number of individuals who experienced an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) that improve personal health |
| 2023.2) | 15 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2023.3) | 15 |
Number of youth and adults who demonstrate informed and effective decision-making |
| 2023.4) | 15 |
Number of those who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2023.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who reported improving at least one behavior related to subjects taught (food preparation, addition of fruits and vegetables into the diet, movement of the body that leads to better physical fitness, and reducing the risk of chronic disease) |
| 2023.6) | 15 |
Number of those that reported utilizing delivery systems/access points (e.g., farmer’s markets, CSA’s, WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Weight the Reality Series
According to The State of Obesity: Better Policy for a Healthier America, Kentucky has the seventh highest obesity rate in the nation. With obesity continuing to rise each year the Bell County Extension Council expressed the need for some weight management classes in our county. FCS Agent and SNAP ED Assistant held Weigh 2 Go Wednesdays, a 10 week weight program that met once a week to see who would become the “Biggest Loser.” The program
