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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 15 |
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) | 15 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 15 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 15 |
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) | 320 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
McCracken County Lesson Leader Session of Sweet Enough Without All That SugarAccording to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, about half of all American adults—117 million individuals—have one or more preventable chronic diseases, many of which are related to poor eating and lack of physical activity. The dietary guidelines encourage people to eat more nutrient-dense foods as well as foods low in fat, sodium, and sugar. Added sugars account for more than 13 percent of calories per
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet rural residents face a variety of access barriers.Ideally, residents should be able to conveniently and confidently access services such as primary care, dental care, behavioral health, emergency care, and public health services. According to Healthy People 2020, access to healthcare is important for:Overall physical, social, and mental health statusPrevention of diseaseDetection and treatment of illnessesQuality of lifePreventable de
