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Gallaway, Patrick J.; Hongu, Nobuko – Journal of Extension, 2016
By promoting physical activities and incorporating them into their community-based programs, Extension professionals are improving the health of individuals, particularly those with limited resources. This article is the third in a three-part series describing the benefits of physical activity for human health: (1) biological health benefits of…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Extension Education, Extension Agents
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Gallaway, Patrick J.; Hongu, Nobuko – Journal of Extension, 2016
By promoting physical activities and incorporating them into their community-based programs, Extension professionals are improving the health of individuals, particularly those with limited resources. This article is the second in a three-part series describing the benefits of physical activity for human health: (1) biological health benefits of…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Well Being, Wellness
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Franklin, Alexandra M.; Hongu, Nobuko – Journal of Extension, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new interactive online program titled Healthy Eating on a Budget. It is an addition to the popular ChooseMyPlate.gov programs, such as the SuperTracker program. The Healthy Eating on a Budget program helps consumers plan, purchase, and prepare healthful meals. This article discusses materials and…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Budgets, Federal Programs
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Gallaway, Patrick J.; Hongu, Nobuko – Journal of Extension, 2015
Extension educators have been promoting and incorporating physical activities into their community-based programs and improving the health of individuals, particularly those with limited resources. This article is the first of a three-part series describing the benefits of physical activity for human health: 1) biological health benefits of…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Related Fitness, Health Promotion, Extension Education
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Hongu, Nobuko; Kataura, Martha P.; Block, Linda M. – Journal of Extension, 2011
This article helps Extension professionals guide individuals in a successful long-term weight loss program. A program should focus on behavioral changes (improving eating habits and physical activity), not just weight loss. In order to do this, Extension professionals should implement behavior change strategies that motivate individuals to…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Physical Activities, Self Management, Self Efficacy