The proof is in the numbers, and the photos, and the smiles and the stories.
Healthy U has made a profound difference in the lives of the program’s “students,” Pettis County residents who committed themselves to make significant lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellness this year. The program, an initiative of the Blue Ribbon Committee’s Healthy Living Action Group, extended its reach beyond the dozen applicants selected to participate by launching activities such as Moving 101, a Saturday morning walk/jog/ride from the Katy Trail’s Clarendon Road trailhead, and monthly cooking demonstrations at Woods Supermarket featuring Healthy U students and their nutritionists offering flavorful, nutritious recipes with fewer calories.
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