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| 2051 - Small Steps to Health & Wealth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2051.1) | 7 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to track eating habits |
| 2051.2) | 10 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: the relationship between health and finances |
| 2051.3) | 8 |
Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to track spending habits |
| 2051.4) | 10 |
Number of individuals who created at least one specific health goal |
| 2051.5) | 10 |
Number of individuals who created at least one specific wealth goal |
| 2051.6) | 15 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one health and one financial behavior change strategy |
| 2051.7) | 0 |
Total cups of fruits and vegetables consumed by participants |
| 2051.8) | 0 |
Total hours of exercise reported by participants |
| 2051.9) | 0 |
Total number of sugar-sweetened beverages participants replaced with water |
| 2051.10) | 0 |
Total miles participants reported walking |
| 2051.11) | 0 |
Total dollars participants accumulated by saving loose change |
| 2051.12) | 0 |
Total dollars participants applied toward investments, debt reduction, or an emergency fund |
| 2051.13) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported tracking daily expenditures |
| 2051.14) | 0 |
Total lunches participants reported preparing at home as opposed to eating out |
| 2051.15) | 84 |
Number of participants who reported learning something new about health and/or physical activity |
| 2051.16) | 74 |
Number of participants who reported learning something new about personal finance |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Small Steps to Health & Wealth
In 2015, 27% (6,349 residents) of Johnson County received SNAP benefits; this was a 27.6% increase since the year 2007. Johnson County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) continues to deliver programs on the health, nutrition and food security topics. The type of food we eat, and the way we prepare it, as well as the costs of each meal is a consistent priority for the FCS program. The local newspaper joined the effort by advertising all programs to the public free. Working as a team, the SNAP-Ed
