Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 243 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 202 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 172 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 117 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 15 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 850 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to Kentucky Health Facts, 72% of Letcher County residents are overweight with 38% being obese and only 18% consume 5 or more fruits and vegetables per day. Obese individuals are at higher risk for many chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancers. The Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service offered a six week Healthy Cooking School at two local libraries to encourage participants to prepare healthy home cooked meals. There
