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County Impact Statements - Cross County
Family and Consumer Sciences Answers Questions For Cross County
Residents
"What is Extension?" is a familiar question heard across the state. That
question is being answered in Cross County thanks to programs and information
provided by Cross County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences Lisa
Tucker.
"When people think of Extension they often think agriculture and forget about
what we do to help families. Extension is dedicated to helping the residents of
Cross County improve quality of life for their families, whether that means
providing assistance in the field or in the kitchen" remarks Tucker.
Forty-two percent of Cross County residents are overweight, and Cross County
has among the highest rates of diabetes in the state. Extension Family and
Consumer Sciences programs focus on improving the health of residents by
providing information on proper nutrition, food safety, and regular physical
activity.
Programs on Heart Healthy Eating and Exercise, the Food Guide Pyramid, and
Healthy Weight Management help residents to not only feel better physically, but
to feel better about themselves overall.
Other programs targeting areas of health concerns like cold and flu
prevention and buying prescription drugs on a budget help residents in caring
for themselves and their loved ones. News articles and exhibits help to increase
awareness on issues that matter to people in Cross County.
By providing up-to-date, research-based information, Extension is helping to
heighten awareness and increase knowledge about the things that matter to Cross
County residents.
Lisa Tucker explains how the Cooperative Extension Service can
help Cross County residents improve their quality of life.
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Impacts
- 461 people were reached through awareness programs and exhibits on
topics related to physical activity.
- 100 people planned to increase physical activity.
- 45 people attended programs on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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