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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 1345 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 6 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 987 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 931 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 314 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 1034 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 356 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 521 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 304 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 143 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 304 |
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) | 6 |
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) | 6 |
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: Linda Combs
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the 2017 KY: County Health rankings Knott County ranks 117 of 120 Kentucky counties in health outcomes. The report stats the county obesity rate is 40% and the level of physical inactivity is 37%. Obese individuals are at an increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancers. Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress and a built environment that divides the communities and makes it difficult to access o
