Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 0 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 0 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 50 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 20 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 0 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 0 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 0 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 0 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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: Mary Hixson
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Garrard County partnered with the FCS Extension Agent for Bullitt County on the "shelter at home” initiative to offer an online Needlework class. With the resurgence of heritage skills, Needlework can be a way to learn new skills of the mind, heart and hands. Handwork develops focus and concentration. It encourages following a process in order to complete a project. It enhances critical thinking and math skills. It increases h
Author: Mary Hixson
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Tatting-a needlework skill that has been around since the late 1700's, created by shuttle or needle. According to the article, “Why Crafting Is Great For Your Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains” by Dr. Sarah McKay, crafting with others offers: “mental challenge and problem solving; social connection; mindfulness; development of hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and fine motor dexterity; focused attention and thoughts on a task; active creativity; a sense of pride and
