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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Luna County) |
| Date | October 31, 2009, 5:03 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | The diabetes rate in Luna County is conservatively estimated at 13 per cent. Currently there is no certified diabetes educator living or working in Luna County and the diabetes resources available to the community are extremely limited. The county recognizes the impact diabetes has on the well-being of the county and has made diabetes education and preventation one of it's top two prorities of focus. The Luna County Health Council recently presented it's four year Community Health Improvement Plan to Health agencies and community leaders, including one of the county commissioners. During the presentation, the Health Council Coordinator read the following excerpt from the improvement plan: " The Luna County Cooperative Extension Office is a major player in addressing the problem of diabetes. They currently are running a Keep Moving Keep Healthy program as well as the Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking classes. Luna County Health Council is planning to collaborate with the Luna County Cooperative Extension Office and other community partners to implememt a children's nutrition program at various public parks during the summer.(p.10)" Because of the programs offered in the county,the NMSU Extension Program is recognized for it's value in diabetes education and prevention. It is presently involved in creating and implementing a community based strategic plan to lessen the impact of diabetes in the county. Through these collaborative efforts, NMSU will continue to be in the forefront in lessening the effects of diabetes in Luna county. |