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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 5 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 3105 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 2955 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
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) | 1650 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Tiffany Calvert
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to Kentucky Health Facts, 57% of Ohio County is overweight, 29% are obese, 28% smoke and only 17% get the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in their diet. These health factors increase the risk of an individual developing type 2 diabetes. Research shows that diabetes can be prevented 58% of the time through lifestyle change. To address these issues, the Ohio County Extension collaborated with Perdue Farms, Ohio County Health Coalition and OC Monitor developed a diabetes preve
Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Migrant youth are children whose families work in the agricultural or other industries and often move several times, to find work. Nationwide, it is estimated that 90 percent of migrant children are of Latino origin and are at risk for poverty, unsafe living/working conditions, no health insurance benefits and lack of educational opportunities. Each year the Ohio Co. Extension Staff conducts educational sessions with the youth, involved in the O
