Extension
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| 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 |
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
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
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
