"Spotlight Series": Simpson County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Simpson County

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Simpson County where the FCS agent conducted the ten-week “Weight the Reality Series” program to educate clients about healthy eating and physical activity. The net weight loss of all participants was 180.4 pounds. The average loss in waist circumference was 1.4 inches. Resulted include: 91% of participants now monitor their weight on a regular basis; 83% feel they have become effective in managing their weight; 67% report eating 3-4 low fat or non-fat dairy products on a daily basis; 67% measure and control portions; and 67% keep a journal of their food intake and physical activity.

For more information about the needs of families in Simpson County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Simpson County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile.