Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 0 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 225 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 12 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 62 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 83 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.1) | 30 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Success Stories
Healthy Cupcakes, not on oxymoron.
Author: Anita Boyd
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia states “the art of baking remains a fundamental skill and is important for nutrition, as baked goods, especially breads, are a common and important food, both from an economic and cultural point of view.” On December 19th, 2017 Mason County 4-H and EFNEP programs held a one-day Healthy Cupcake Wars competition. Ten (10) youth competed in baking from scratch, “healthy” cupcakes to present to judges. Forty-four percent (44%) of t
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Nutrition and Life Skills
Author: Anita Boyd
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Life skills are abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable humans to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life according to Wikipedia. Google states a few life skills for health are practicing wellness, being a wise consumer, making great decisions and using community resources. Using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum, the Mason County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) assistant taught inmates at the Mason Co
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