Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 4 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 9 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 9 |
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) | 51 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.1) | 0 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The Coalition for a Healthy Todd County identified obesity as one of its two main priorities to focus on for 4 years. Two partners in the coalition, the Todd County Extension Office and the Todd County Health Department, joined together to offer a 16-week weight-loss class called “Fit Together” to address the issue. The class encouraged goal setting, team competition, physical activity, while providing nutrition education and taste testing, and has now been offered 3 time
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Focus on Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables contribute important under-consumed nutrients to our diets. They may reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, and may help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight when consumed instead of higher calorie foods.Todd County data from 2015-2017 shows only 18% of adults consume 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day, while 74% of Todd County adults show a prevalence of being overweight. (Data Source BRFSS)The Todd Count
