Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)
The “2016 – Kids Count” ranks Ohio County 91st in child well-being. Similarly, the CDC’s 2015 “Youth Risk Behavior Survey” for Kentucky, highlighted several key areas of concern:8.5% did not eat vegetables within 7 days of the survey63% did not have 60 minutes of activity, on 5 or more days per week – with 79.8% not having physical activity in all 7 days prior to the survey17% were overweight35% of adults were obese, compared to 25%
Author: Lynnette Allen
Breckinridge County is a rural community with limited physical activity resources for individuals and families. Thirty-four percent of the citizens report not exercising on a regular bases. In an effort to increase awareness and encourage families to be more active, the Get Moving Breckinridge County (GMBC) walking challenge was conducted for the second season in Fall 2018. The program was a collaboration with the Ben Johnson Elementary School STLP Get Fit Team, the Healthy Com
Author: Gregory Whitis
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Author: Judith O'Bryan
According to the Center for Disease Control 30% of Kentucky adults report getting no physical activity and over ½ are overweight. With studies showing the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthier life, the Laurel County Family and Consumer Sciences agent offered a 12-week newsletter based walking program designed for individuals who have not previously been physically active or who have not been physically active in a long time. 38 total participants rec
Author: Diana Doggett
The maintenance of your muscles plays a major role in healthy aging. By taking care of your muscles, you can impact your quality of life now and in the future. Low muscle mass is associated with increased falls, medical complications, length of hospital stay, loss of independence and places considerable economic burden on the US healthcare system. According to The Journal of Frailty & Aging, individuals with muscle loss had greater odds of hospitalization compared to those withou
Author: Donna Fryman
The CDC reports that an employee’s overall level of physical activity is strongly influenced by workplace factors. A comprehensive wellness program that includes a physical activity component may improve employee health and potentially lower the health costs per employee. This year the Fleming County Extension FCS program offered a wellness program for busy employees. The “Stepping Out” Walking Program was designed to encourage those that work to take time to increase their ove
Get Healthy McCreary Walking SeriesImportance: McCreary County consistently ranks in the top five counties for the following; Diabetes (18%), Hypertension (43%), Obesity (38%), Overweight (73%) Smoking (36%), Physical Inactivity (33%), and Heart Disease. According to County Health & Roadmaps McCreary County is ranked 113 out of 120 counties for Overall Health, 120 out of 120 in Quality of Life (health related), Health Factors 116 out of 120 and Health Behaviors 118 out of 120.Our
Author: Luke Fries
Nelson County Extension Agents, from all areas of programming, teamed up with both FFA Chapters in Nelson County in a quest to host the 4th Annual Ag Day & 5K. In 2019, committees decided to continue the Farm to Table Breakfast and Community Networking Event for the second year. The event began and ended at the Nelson County Fairgrounds and the Breakfast was hosted at the newly rennovated Samuels Hall, a partnership grant formed and executed by the Nelson County Fair Board and Ne
Author: Kayla Watts
According to Kentucky County Healthcare Profiles: County Health Indicators from 2014, 15.8% of the adult population of Breathitt County has diabetes and 30.9% of the adult population is obese. Because physical activity is linked to better management of chronic diseases and lowering obesity rates, it is very important that Breathitt County citizens, particularly the mentioned populations, have access and motivation to participate in physical activities.Breathitt County Extension Agent for F
Author: Brittany Bowling
Obesity is a major issue in Kentucky and in Leslie County. Fifty percent of Leslie Countians are obese. Sedentary lifestyles and lack of exercise are the leading cause of the problems. 39 % of people living in Leslie County are not participating in any form of exercise according to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. To help address this issue, Leslie County FCS Agent, Brittany Bowling, introduced Get Moving, Leslie County. Get moving Leslie County took place one day a week at 12:00 PM
Author: Amanda Broderick
A staggering 51% of all Lewis Countians are considered obese- a number 18% higher than the state average. In addition to this 35% of the population is considered physically inactive. This continually unhealthy lifestyle leads to more premature deaths as a result of health complications.In order to help remedy this problem, the Lewis County Extension Office took on the task of building a community coalition to shrink the waistlines of the population over four years. Armed with a hefty grant from
Author: Lora Davidson
According to the Kentucky County Healthcare Profiles in Harlan County 32.5% of adults are obese and last years reported that 35% of adults were obese. 15.3% of adults have diabetes and the health rankings show that 27% stated that they have poor or fair health and Harlan is ranked #114 overall in the state of Kentucky which is down by 2 from 2017 reports. Exercise reduces risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancer. Increase of energy can improve your mental and overall we
Author: Deborah Shepherd
The Casey County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences P.A.W.S. (Physical Activity With Soul) program just completed their first Activity Challenge. Three adults, one youth and two canines participated in a 3.2 mile nature hike at Lake Cumberland State Park. Participants reported they would be adding more nature hikes to their physical activity utilizing state, local and national parks. They also reported a reduction in stress and an overall sense of well-being as a result o
Author: Christy Stearns
Physical inactivity is a contributing factor to the 40.1% adult obesity rate in Clinton County (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Simple physical activity for families that doesn’t feel like strenuous exercise can be the starting place for the development of healthier lifestyle choices. The Clinton County Extension Office organized a Pumpkin Walk event to create an awareness of physical activity opportunities available in the community and to encourage families to get o
Author: Peggy Jones
Get Moving Kentucky Rowan County with Jared LorenzoA lifestyle lacking with physical activity and or proper nutrition continue to be an issue with the youth of Kentucky. Kentucky student’s obesity rate as of 2015-16 was at its record high of over 33% in our state. Kentucky is rated fifth in Type 2 Diabetes and sixth in abnormally high blood pressure. The Rowan County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent collaborated with Parks and Recreation Summer
Author: Whitney Hilterbran
In Scott County, 21% of the adult population reported they did not participate in any physical activity in the past month. This statistic is supported by the fact that 65% of the adult population in the county is considered overweight and 37% is considered obese (kentuckyhealthfacts.org). Recognizing that adults serve as primary role models for children, Scott County Cooperative Extension Office wanted to create an event to encourage physical activity for both youth and adults.In an effort to pl
