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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 624 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 10 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 1163 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 861 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 70 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 3980 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 3540 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 832 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 145 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 110 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 74 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The Center for Disease Control reports that around 48 million Americans are sickened by foodborne illnesses every year. Reports indicate that some forms of foodborne infections have increased over the last few years. Many Extension Homemaker members participate in potlucks throughout the year whether at Extension programs, churches or in community organizations. Using information in the “Sharing Meals Together: A Guide to Smarter Potlucks” Handbook, the Laurel County Family and
Author: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
In March of 2020 Kentucky declared a state of emergency because of a global pandemic and we were told to shelter at home. Due to this order traditional Extension programming had to be put on hold, but the need for research based information was greater than ever. In addition to answering phone calls and communicating through social media, the Laurel County Cooperative Extension offered 10 programs in To-Go Bags. Families were offered a different bag and topic each week. T
