Nearly 2/3 of Kentuckians are either overweight or obese. Weight concerns can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart Disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, etc. These diseases can be directly related to weight.
A solution to health problems and overweightness is to increase physical activity in everyday life.
Get Moving Garrard has just completed its 4th year in Garrard County. 80 participants this year worked for 8 weeks, receiving newsletters, incentives, and some with team support. 75% completed the 8 weeks and returned their paperwork to the Extension Office to be entered in the drawings for various prizes.
In evaluations after completion of the program, 50% said they would continue to exercise on a regular basis. 20% reported they would like to join a gym or some facility to assist with doing exercise.