Success StoryHealthy Choices



Healthy Choices

Author: Relissa Torian

Planning Unit: Trigg County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Health conditions of type two diabetes, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and overweight lead this group of adults to choose; “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum. 

Completion of seven lessons that focused on behavior changes and healthier lifestyles on a limited budget found 75% of this group making healthier choices.

The group reported they having success in weight loss, sodium consumption reduction, higher Beta Carotene levels, not skipping the breakfast meal, cooking healthier, consuming more fresh produce and drinking more water. It was also reported that grocery shopping skills learned from the curriculum enables them to make healthier food selections for their specific medical conditions.






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