Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 171 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 5 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 182 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 193 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 107 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 408 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 132 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 93 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 107 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 119 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 61 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.12) | 3 |
Number of policy, system, and/or environmental changes implemented in faith-based organizations to promote healthy eating and physical activity |
| 2027.13) | 12 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2027.14) | 12 |
Number of community partners that have gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance use in the community as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The prevalence of obesity in America has been an ongoing and increasing issue. In Kentucky, 30% of adults are obese, while Shelby County has a 30.9% obesity rate. The low-income preschool obesity rates are alarming as well, with 21.3% of children being overweight or obese in Shelby County, and 15.9% of children being overweight and obese in the entire state. According to Kentucky Health News in early 2014, only 23% of Kentuckians consume the recommended 5 or more servings a day of fruits and veg
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same as in men. Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable with lifestyle changes. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and the Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Council planned a “Go Red for Heart Health” luncheon and educational program. The free luncheon was sponsored by ten community
