Hickman County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
2027.1) 36

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) 36

Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods

2027.4) 36

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) 420

Total miles walked by program participants

2027.5) 86

Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.)

2027.8) 16

Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management

2027.9) 68

Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices

2027.10) 62

Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day

2027.11) 38

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) 4

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) 120

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



Success Stories

Story Walk at the Farmers Market

Author: Melissa Goodman

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Story Walk at the Farmers Market

In 2013-2015, 31.9% of adults in Hickman County age 20 and over reported no leisure-time physical activity. At the same time, only 69.2 children entering kindergarten are ready to learn. Physical activity, healthy local food choices, and early community literacy opportunities were strategically combined through the Story Walk experience.                The Hickman County 4-H, FCS, and ANR agents collaborated with the Family Resource Youth Service Cent

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Get Fit Hickman County

Author: Melissa Goodman

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. Building physical activity into the day does not require special equipment or a certain location. However, the World Health Organization (Jane et al., 2018) has recognized the importance of social resources as a valuable agent for behavior change in health

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