Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 0 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 43 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 43 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
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 |
| 2027.1) | 10 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Mary Hixson
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Kentucky Diabetes Report, the prevalence of diabetes has more than tripled since 1995. Diabetes is a common, serious and costly disease for Kentuckians. However diabetes is controllable if the disease is diagnosed early and managed well by a health care team and the individual. According to Kentucky Health Facts 18% of Garrard County adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. Without a Diabetes Educator for several yea
