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| 2072 - National Dining with Diabetes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2072.1) | 39 |
Number of individuals who feel confident they can keep their diabetes under control or help the person they care for to keep their diabetes under control |
| 2072.2) | 39 |
Number of individuals who reported exercising continuously for 30 minutes at least 3 times per week |
| 2072.4) | 39 |
Number of individuals who choose smaller portions to help manage their diabetes or choose smaller portions for the person they care for who has diabetes |
| 2072.3) | 39 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
According to Kentucky by the Numbers, Letcher County has 37.8% of adults who are overweight or obese with 23.1% diagnosed with diabetes. The Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences Agent presented Dining with Diabetes via zoom to adults with diabetes and/or family members responsible for meal planning and preparation. Over nine adults participated in one or more lesson with an average attendance of seven. As a result of the program, 50% reporte
