PROGRAM
Transforming Communities Through Diabetes Prevention
Our Vision
People will become knowledgeable about healthy lifestyle practices that will help prevent prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes which will lower the diabetes incidence rate within the county.
Our Mission
To be proactive to prevent prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes by providing prediabetes prevention and screening education for people who have a high probability of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Program Overview & Goals
Participants will have opportunity to participate in various innovative educational activities to accomplish the following goals for practicing healthy lifestyles:
GOAL I
Risk Factor Identification
People will identify the risk factors and be motivated to take preventative steps through screening, education and practice.
GOAL II
Knowledge & Skills Development
People with family history of diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes, and overweight will have the knowledge base and skills necessary to plan healthy meals.
GOAL III
Hands-On Learning
Participants in the Community TAAP program will attend free hands-on cooking sessions.
GOAL IV
Food Resource Access
Participants will be aware of ways to increase their food resources such as gardening (container gardening and aeroponic gardens), couponing, and grocery sales.
GOAL V
Community Support
Participants will be empowered to increase their intake of fruits and vegetables through social support of the community.
GOAL VI
Physical Activity
Participants will increase the minutes of physical activity performed per day and week to balance calorie intake and calories used.
Community TAAP
Taking Action Against Prediabetes. Empowering Tennessee communities through education, prevention, and support in the fight against diabetes.
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