Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

According to the Kentucky Institute of Medicine, 21 percent of Woodford County's adult population is classified as obese. To address this trend, the Be WELL (Workshops for Everyday Living and Longevity) series was introduced to the county. Utilizing concepts from Weight the Reality series, this workshop addressed weight maintenance and loss from a holistic perspective. Topics included portion control, motivation for health, and healthy cooking. Eleven participants attended the sessions. When asked about information learned at the workshops and the intention to utilize this information within four weeks, 75 percent strongly agreed and 25 percent agreed that they would incorporate at least one tip for weight control. Eight-six percent strongly agreed and 14 percent agreed that they would incorporate at least one tip or idea learned for healthy cooking. 
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