Bell County faces serious health challenges due to lack of physical activity among adults, obesity, and diabetes, according to The Health of Kentucky: A County Assessment. To reduce these factors, Bell County Cooperative Extension Service and Bell County Health Department hosted 2nd Saturday in October at Middlesboro Mall. Eighty participants walked, danced, biked, and jogged, enjoying stations for hula hoops, jump ropes, and parachute games. They received information on physical activity, MyPlate: planning for healthy eating, portion sizes, and lowering cholesterol. 100% stated that, because of the program, they would exercise more than three times a week. 80% increased their knowledge of calorie needs. 100% learned ideas to increase physical activity for the entire family.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
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