Success StoryBody Mass Index Changes
Body Mass Index Changes
Author: Kati Noble
Planning Unit: Breathitt County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 42% of the population in Breathitt County have a BMI of 30 or greater.
Breathitt County Senior SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Kentucky River Community Care and Haven House, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants were taught the importance of using MyPlate, eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, and exercise.
Participants behavior change was indicated by entry and exit forms. 95% of participants showed an increase in their overall diet quality, 63% of participants showed an increase in their physical activity during the 7 months that the program was offered. One participant stated, “I have started eating more dark green vegetables at dinner.”
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