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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 243 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 52 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 28 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 45 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
Author: Joni Phelps
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Several chronic diseases can be attributed to lack of physical activity, improper eating habits, and poor mental health. These practices are increasingly recognized as serious threats to public health and require efficient programs to alter them. FitBlue is a grassroots initiative in the Bluegrass State aimed at raising people's levels of exercise and health consciousness. When people use the FitBlue app, they gain access to resources that help them adopt a more physically active and c
Author: Joni Phelps
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs are designed to reach audiences across the lifespan. Many individuals in the 20-50 age desire to learn about the topics FCS provides but do not attend traditional programming for a variety of reasons: they are too busy, too embarrassed, too intimidated, etc. To bridge the gap for these individuals, we must pivot and offer res
