Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Weight the Reality Series
According to The Foundations for a Healthy Kentucky, 39% of Leslie County’s population lack physical activity, 50% of adults are obese, and 76% of Leslie Countians are overweight. Many adults suffer from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and hypertension. To combat these staggering statistics the Leslie County FCS agent implemented a ten week series that was held at the Leslie County Extension Office.13 participants attended “Weight: The Reality Series,” which is a 10 week progr
Author: Heather Cheek
Based on statistics gained from Kentucky Health Facts, 36% of adults in Mason County are obese and 75% are overweight. This is well above the state averages of 34% and 68%, respectively. 36% of adults in Mason County (compared to the 32% in Kentucky) report a lack of physical activity. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical activity and a healthy diet has many benefits including reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, preventing or managing health conditions like heart disease, high blood pre
