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| 2023 - Weight the Reality Series | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.1) | 434 |
Number of individuals who experienced an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) that improve personal health |
| 2023.2) | 434 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2023.3) | 0 |
Number of youth and adults who demonstrate informed and effective decision-making |
| 2023.4) | 434 |
Number of those who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2023.5) | 150 |
Number of individuals who reported improving at least one behavior related to subjects taught (food preparation, addition of fruits and vegetables into the diet, movement of the body that leads to better physical fitness, and reducing the risk of chronic disease) |
| 2023.6) | 0 |
Number of those that reported utilizing delivery systems/access points (e.g., farmer’s markets, CSA’s, WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
Author: Edith Lovett
Major Program: Weight the Reality Series
Ninety three people registered to participate in the Pounds off Pulaski County, weighing in at 20,054.6. At the end of the twelve weeks, 35 people had completed the twelve weeks program and lost a total of 601.80 pounds. All of the participants that weighed in to the end lost some weight each week. None had gained weight, and most would share that their clothing was now fitting better since they had lost inches through exercising several days of the week. Some reported exerci
