Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 52 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 25 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 25 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 5 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 115 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 7720 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
Author: Janey Cline
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Healthier YouThe adult obesity rate for Hart County in 2012 was 34% and only 63% percent of adults living in the county indicated that they were physically activity. This inactivity along with the obesity rate resulted in 26% of adults saying they were in poor to fair health and large number of premature deaths.To address the health issues in the county the Hart County Health Department along with the Hart County Family and Consumer Science Extension agent teamed for a 16 week program entitled H
Author: Janey Cline
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the CDC in 2016 Kentucky was 5th in the nation for the highest rate of death due to drug overdose. The 2016 rate for Kentucky was 33.5 per 100,000 and has had a significate increase of 12% since. Keeping the above information in mind Hart County’s Family and Consumer Science Agent, Janey Cline along with the Hart County Chamber hosted Opening the Door to Conversation about Addiction. With over 40 community leaders in attendance UK’s Extension Associate, Alex Elswick
Author: Janey Cline
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Walk To the Cave Challenge The adult obesity rate for Hart County in 2012 was 34% and only 63% of adults living in the county indicated that they were physically activity. This inactivity along with the obesity rate resulted in 26% of adults saying they were in poor to fair and 11% indicating they had diabetes. In neighboring Edmonson County, the 2012 report indicated a 34% adult obesity rate as well with only 29% of adults living in Edmonson County indicating they
