Author: Natalie Jones
Major Program: Fit Blue/Get Moving KY
Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. Especially during a pandemic when people cannot get to gyms because of closures, facing economic struggles and mental health concerns. Fit Blue is a community-based campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Author: Alivia Faris
IntroductionProgram Objectives: The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment launched a fitness app in 2019 with the goal of helping Kentuckians improve their health. This app went into development in 2014 as part of a grant received from the Centers for Disease Control in Prevention in order to help lower the obesity rates in Kentucky Counties with obesity rates of 40% or above. The app has now completed development and is used by the University of Kentucky Nutri
Author: Shonda Johnston
Fit Blue Kentucky ChallengeLow levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. Fit Blue is a community-based campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity into the day does not require special equipment or a certain location. As parti
Author: Andrea Slone
In 2018, County Health Rankings showed that 38% of the Floyd County population claimed to be in less than good health. The Center for Disease Control states that physically inactive adults are at greater risk for premature death, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression, and cancers.The Floyd County Family & Consumer Science Program established a four week, all-online walking program, “Floyd County Walking Challenge.” This program was requested and established during CO
Author: Lynnette Allen
Breckinridge County is a rural community with limited physical activity resources for individuals and families. Based on current Kentucky Health Facts, 32% of the citizens report not exercising on a regular basis, 69% identified as being overweight and 35% as smokers. To support and encourage physical activity, the Get Moving Breckinridge County (GMBC) Spring 2020 campaign was conducted. In collaboration with the Ben Johnson Elementary School, Breckinridge County Public
Author: Nanette Banks
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “physical activity such as walking can help improve health even without weight loss. People who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers.” Letcher County faces challenges of being overweight (75%), obesity (38%) and lack of physical activity (41%). The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent began a FitBlue weekly walking and seated exercises program.
Author: Alyssa Cox
According to Kentucky by the Numbers: COVID-19 At Risk report, 41.4% of adults in Wolfe County struggle with obesity, 17.8% have diabetes, and 34.4% have hypertension. People with immunocompromising conditions, including the ones previously listed, are at a higher risk for COVID-19 and severe illness, particularly if the underlying conditions are not well controlled. Physical activity has been proven to be an effective strategy to control chronic disease.In an effort to address this issue, Wolfe
Author: Kayla Watts
According to Kentucky By The Numbers: COVID-19 At Risk County Profiles, 16.8% (11.3%-24.4%) of the adult population of Breathitt County has diabetes and 36.1% (27.0%-46.3%) 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, especially during very
Author: Jill Harris
Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behavior change interventions. Fit Blue is a community-based campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity into the day does not require special equipment or a certain location. As participants take part in Fit Bl
Author: Natalie Taul
Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and require effective behaviour change interventions. Fit Blue is a community-based campaign to increase physical activity and health awareness in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Building physical activity into the day does not require special equipment or a certain location. As participants take part in Fit B
Author: Katherine Jury
Author: Lora Pullin
Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities is comprised of members throughout the Tri-State region. The mission of the organization is to improve the health of our communities through collaboration, education, prevention and access to healthy choices. In conjunction with the First Friday Event in Ashland, KY the Coalition sponsored the Festival of Fitness to feature over 20 fitness activities, demonstrations and healthy lifestyle information opportunities free to area residents. Activities were g
