Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
2027.1) 50

Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance

2027.2) 4

Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved

2027.3) 300

Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods

2027.4) 300

Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health

2027.5) 300

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) 0

Total miles walked by program participants



Success Stories

Step It Up Walking Challenge

Author: Heather Cheek

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Based on statistics gained from Kentucky Health Facts, 13% of adults in Mason County have diabetes and 53% have hypertension (well above the state average of 39%). 31% of adults in Mason County report a lack of physical activity. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical activity has many benefits including maintaining a healthy weight, preventing or managing health conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, strengthening bones and muscles, and improving one’s mo

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