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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 1 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 3678 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 2009 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 94 |
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 |
| 2027.1) | 250 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Whitney Hilterbran
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
#Adulting Success StoryAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, 25% of the population in Scott County is under the age of 18. It is important to invest in the well-being of this population since they will eventually become the future of our county. In partnership with the Department of Family and Juvenile Justice, Scott County Cooperative Extension Office implemented a series of educational programs to help at-risk youth enrich their basic life skills.In a 2013 study, Puspakumarag showed that life s
