Grant County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 27 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 27 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 58 |
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) | 27 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Success Stories
Work Site Wellness
Author: Rachael Price
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. According to the County diabetes atlas in 2013 36.3% of adults in Grant County were obese. Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancers.To combat this in Grant County, the Grant County Family and Consumer Science Program (FCS) program in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Health Department and community o
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