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| 2021 - Fit Blue/Get Moving KY | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021.1) | 85 |
Number of program participants who reported knowledge and skills gained about the benefits of physical activity |
| 2021.2) | 85 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2021.3) | 54 |
Number of program participants who had one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) improved |
| 2021.4) | 76 |
Number of program participants who reported increased knowledge of places to access nutritious foods |
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Fit Blue/Get Moving KY
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “physical activity such as walking can help improve health even without weight loss. People who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers.” Letcher County faces challenges of being overweight (75%), obesity (38%) and lack of physical activity (41%). The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent began a FitBlue weekly walking and seated exercises program.
