Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

With an obesity rate of 34% and an inactivity rate of 44% (County Health Ratings), Carter County adults risk developing serious diseases. Carter County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Little Sandy District Health Department offered "Weight: the Reality Series," a 10-week weight-loss program that taught tools and strategies for successful weight loss. Each week, a low-calorie, nutrient-dense dish was prepared, and weight-loss strategies and exercise were demonstrated. Of the ten participants completing the program, all lost weight and made a lifestyle change. All ten reported monitoring their weight at least weekly, exercising more, eating more fruits and vegetables, and developing a support system. Half reported that they continued to lose weight months after the program.

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