The document discusses a partnership between Ohio State University Extension and county commissioners to promote healthy living through educational modules. It describes using an assessment tool to determine community needs and interests related to health topics like physical activity, stress management, and diabetes prevention. The Ohio State University Extension will then develop evidence-based educational modules on these topics to strengthen the partnership and empower communities through education.

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Live Healthy Live Well:
A Partnership between
Ohio State University Extension and
County Commissioners Association
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Introduction
Liz Smith
representing
Ohio State University Extension
Live Healthy Live Well Team
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Assessment Tool
Objectives
• To determine interest and needs of employees
• To allow individuals and communities to make
informed decisions about lifestyle choices
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Ohio State University Extension
Our role
• Develop educational modules
• Provide evidence based information
• Strengthen partnership
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Live Healthy Live Well Team
How We Function as a Team?
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Themes of the assessment
• Physical activity
• Stress
• Healthy choices
• Cooking for one or two
• Diabetes
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Module sample
•Why Maintain
a Healthy Weight?
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Module sample
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Control Portion Sizes
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Ten Tips for Sensible Weight
Control and Healthy Living
1. Choose sensibly.
2. Eat at least 3 meals daily.
3. Do not assume you must give up foods.
4. Build your diet on plant based foods.
5. Avoid quick weight loss to help you lose fat
rather than water and muscle.
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Evaluation
• Design
• Need
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Current Plans
• Additional needs based modules
• Introduction
• Dissemination methods
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Questions
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