Success StoryBingocize a hit with McLean Countians



Bingocize a hit with McLean Countians

Author: Kelly Bland

Planning Unit: Ohio County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Adapting Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Overall Wellbeing

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to the 2022 DataUSA, 37.9% of McLean County is obese. One way to combat obesity is through exercise.  The Family and Consumer Science Agent introduced Bingocize to McLean County in 2022 with 8 participants.  Because of the popularity of the program, when the FCS Agent offered the program again in September of 2023, participation increased to 24 participants! 

Bingocize covers several different topics with their movement and lessons: COVID education, Nutrition, Fall Prevention, and Exercise.  With 34.5% of McLean County being over the age of 55, Bingocize was a good fit for this community. Evaluation data revealed that 92% of participants increased their daily exercise levels. While affecting long-term behavior change is challenging, creating an environment that supports health is important to our community. 






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