Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





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



Success Stories

4-Hers Learn to Eat Right Every Day

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

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Go Red for Heart Health

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

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