Clinton County is challenged with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and poor dietary and exercise habits. To address these negative health issues, Clinton County Extension Service partnered with the local Health Coalition and community agencies to offer Big Blue Shape Up. Seventy-seven participants, ages 12-73, enrolled in the 10-week program, which covered topics such as basic nutrition, weight loss myths, the importance of calcium, the relationship between emotional health and weight management, and portion control. Weekly physical activity ranging from walking, chair yoga, zumba, and low-impact aerobics helped 65 participants lose a collective 443 pounds! Evaluations indicate that 56 participants felt they gained strategies for handling weight effectively, and 36 are eating more fruits and vegetables.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices in Clinton County
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