Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices in Fayette County

According to the United Health Foundation, America’s Health Rankings 2008, since 1990, the prevalence of obesity increased from 12.2 percent to 28.7 percent of the population. To address this issue Fayette County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent with local partners coordinated Second Sunday events to explore physical activity and community programs that positively affect health. Over 5,000 participants participated in physical activities on a one mile street closure for four hours in downtown Lexington in October. The 2nd Sunday coalition has secured funding and broke ground for 2 walking/bike trails, sponsored monthly 2nd Sunday bike rides; and partnered with Blue Grass Airport to provide a venue for 15,000 to be physically active on a newly constructed 4000 ft. runway.

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