Mississippi in Motion

Mississippi State Extension Service

Jane Clary, Ph.D., RN, MS, CHES

Health Promotion/Health Education Specialist

Mississippi’s Health Report Card

• Most obese state in the nation - 28.1%• Fattest County in Nation• #1 heart disease deaths• #1 diagnosed diabetes in adults - 11%• #3 in adults who report no physical

activity - 34%

Mississippi In Motion

• 2004 Need for research-based educational program to help combat obesity identified

• 2004 “Weigh Down West Point” program success

• 2005 Ten pilot programs conducted

Mississippi In Motion

• Results of MIM Pilot Programs – Number enrolled: 3898– Number weighed in: 3782– Number weighed out: 1774 – Total weight loss: 9,001.4 lbs.– Average wt. loss per person: 5.6 lbs.

Mississippi In Motion

• Research based program that has MSU-IRB approval

• Educational sessions consist of:– A detailed teaching lesson – PowerPoint presentation– Extension publication materials

Mississippi In MotionProgram Objectives

• Become aware of factors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles

• Form and practice good eating habits

• Learn the value of regular exercise for improved health

Mississippi In MotionProgram Objectives continued

• Avoid consequences related to unhealthy lifestyles

• Support others in the process of learning healthy habits

Mississippi In MotionProgram Design

• Targeted Audience: Age 18 and older

• 12-week program – Pre-program health screenings – 10 educational sessions– Post-program health screenings

Mississippi In Motion

What It’s NOT about:

• Is NOT a Diet

• Is NOT a Quick Fix

Mississippi In Motion What It Is About…

• Healthy eating – no foods off limits• Portion control• Increasing activity • Drinking water – 64 ounces per day• Changing lifestyles• Feeling better physically• Improving self esteem

Mississippi In MotionIt’s Also About…

• Helping control conditions and diseases such as:– High blood pressure– Cholesterol– Diabetes– Heart disease

Mississippi In Motion Educational Sessions

12 Prepared Sessions (select 10)

• Goal Setting

• MyPyramid and Serving Size

• Cooking Healthy

• Better Meals with Better Planning

• Eating Out Smart

• Becoming Physically Active

Mississippi In Motion Educational Sessions

• Walking and Physical Activity

• Flexibility and Strength Training

• Healthy Heart

• Controlling Diabetes

• Fad Diets

• Emotional Eating and Stress

Mississippi In Motion Participants/Teams

• Participants must be age 18 and older

• Strongly encouraged to consult with physician before starting program

• Participants form teams of 5 members, choose a team name, and select a team captain

Mississippi In Motion Participants/Teams Continued

• Required to attend pre/post health screenings

• Must attend 7 of the 10 educational sessions to be eligible for individual or team awards

• Team captains share information packets with team members who could not attend a session

Mississippi In Motion Health Screenings

• Conducted as Session 1 and Session 12 • Includes:

– Blood pressure checks

– Height and weight

– Body Mass Index

– Optional screenings (cholesterol, blood sugar)

– Health survey (pre and post)

Mississippi In Motion Awards and Recognition

• Local sponsors

• Media coverage

• County event for awards

Partnerships: The Keys to Success• Hospitals

• Educational Institutions

• Health Care Entities

• Health Coalitions

• Media

• Others

Mississippi In Motion Instructors for Educational

Sessions• Hospital personnel

• Wellness Center personnel

• Department of Health personnel

• Extension personnel

• Others

Mississippi In Motion What Now?

• Targeted date to begin planning• Planning and Publicity Committee• Instructors for each session• Team sign up completed by (Date)• Health screening sponsor,

personnel, date, and place• Location to conduct sessions, time,

etc.

Mississippi In Motion What Now?

• Questions

• Comments

• Ideas