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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 127 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 127 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to the Monitoring the Future study published in the academic journal Child Development in September, there are big shifts occurring in the lives of American teenagers. Today’s teenagers are about three years behind their 1970s peers in a variety of “adult activities,” including working for pay and driving.To help address this issue, the Montgomery County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent was asked to teach a program that targets topics such as, cooking, sewing, budge
