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| 2021 - Fit Blue/Get Moving KY | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021.1) | 13 |
Number of program participants who reported knowledge and skills gained about the benefits of physical activity |
| 2021.2) | 15 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2021.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who had one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) improved |
| 2021.4) | 13 |
Number of program participants who reported increased knowledge of places to access nutritious foods |
Author: Alyssa Cox
Major Program: Fit Blue/Get Moving KY
According to Kentucky by the Numbers: COVID-19 At Risk report, 41.4% of adults in Wolfe County struggle with obesity, 17.8% have diabetes, and 34.4% have hypertension. People with immunocompromising conditions, including the ones previously listed, are at a higher risk for COVID-19 and severe illness, particularly if the underlying conditions are not well controlled. Physical activity has been proven to be an effective strategy to control chronic disease.In an effort to address this issue, Wolfe
