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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 8 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 4 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 125 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 55 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 73 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 0 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Families want to eat healthier; but planning, shopping, and making nutritious meals takes a lot of time. Traditional pressure cookers have been around for a long time, electric pressure cookers are newer and families need them because of they are cost effective and have faster cooking times. The “The Pressure is On: Cooking for Fast Times” lesson taught by the Family & Consumer Sciences agent has equipped 48 individuals with tips, tricks, strategies and recipes to turn the electr
Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Manners are something used every day to make a good impression on others and to feel good about oneself. No matter where you are - at home, work, or with friends - practicing good manners is important. Teachers and staff at Fulton Independent Schools had been observing that a number of youth are lacking skills in regard to manners and respect. The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent conducted a 6 week program on manners and etiquette. 76 second and third grade students participated in lessons whi
