Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 14 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 3 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 245 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 14 |
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) | 14 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 138 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 14 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 14 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 14 |
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: Rachael Price
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Grant County KY has an Adult obesity rate of 35.6% and a physical activity rate of 30.2%. The Grant County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) worked together to offer 8 weeks of classes using Weight the Reality Series, Healthy Choices, and Small Steps to Health and Wealth curriculum to help Grant County Adults improve their nutrition and be more active.The group was encouraged to eat a variety of healthy foods and reduce the intake of
Author: Rachael Price
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
In March of 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic forced new regulations on individuals and businesses forcing many families and Individuals to increase their time at home and away from others. We felt it was important that we find new and exciting ways to continue to reach clientele and serve the community in Grant County. The Grant County Family and Consumer Science Program offered several new programs, and adapted others to continue to serve the residents of Grant County.Remote programming t
