Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
Goal: To provide education that improves health, reduces the risk of chronic disease and improves quality of life for Meade County residents.
Why is this important? Poor nutrition and physical inactivity is linked to obesity which increases the risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke, mental health issues and many types of cancer. In Meade County:
31% of adults and 14% of children (6-17 years of age) are obese
1 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with type II diabetes
25% of adults are physically inactive
68% of adults consume less than one fruit and vegetable per day
K-State Research and Extension Meade County's Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Department focuses on behavior changes to improve overall health and wellness.
Key Programs we offer:
Powerful Tools for Caregivers:
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Help-book to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources.
Dining with Diabetes
Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Do you need help making the best choices for your health? If so, we can help!
Our Family and Consumer Sciences Agent/Director and Support Team will lead discussions addressing:
Planning healthy meals and snacks
Healthy food preparation
Label reading
Portion control
Carbohydrate counting
Physical Activity
Classes are offered weekly for four weeks, with a three-month follow-up class. Each class offers:
Food demonstrations and tastings
Simple tips to begin making healthy lifestyle changes
Motivation and support
Who Is This For?
Anyone with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
Anyone at risk for developing diabetes
Anyone who is a caretaker or loved-one for someone with type 2 diabetes
Anyone who wants to learn more about managing and preventing type 2 diabetes
For more information, please call 620-873-8790
Walk Kansas:
This springtime program encourages participants to get active and take a virtual walk around our great state. https://www.walkkansas.org/about/
