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Penn State Extension to hold Walk by Faith training for community organizations

MILL HALL — Penn State Extension will be offering a Walk by Faith training program for community organizations this month.

Walk by Faith is a 6- or 12-month healthy eating and walking program developed by the Penn State Cancer Institute to help community members understand how lifestyle changes can reduce their cancer risk.

During this 6-hour training, participants will work directly with Penn State Extension educators to learn how best to deliver, manage and evaluate this program for their organization and/or community members.

Who is this for?

Community and faith-based organizations interested in implementing a wellness walking program and organizations/agencies will:

— How to implement the Walk by Faith curriculum in your community or faith-based organization

— Tips for healthy eating and physical activity

— Strategies for weight management

— Techniques for program evaluation

Organizations can register up to five representatives (who are interested in implementing and leading the program) to attend a local Walk by Faith instructor training.

The cost of the training covers one curriculum binder. You will receive the curriculum binder at the training.

The program encourages participants to make lifestyle changes to help achieve and maintain good health.

During the program, participants set and track personal health goals while participating in informative sessions that provide motivation and support.

Participants will also be encouraged to challenge themselves to become more physically active and to improve their eating patterns.

Topics will include living actively, eating more fruits and vegetables, choosing healthy fats and reducing the intake of sodium and sweetened beverages.

The program will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — snow date is Feb. 27 — at the Penn State Extension-Clinton County Office, 47 Cooperation Lane, Mill Hall, PA 17751.

Anyone with questions may contact Laurie Weinreb-Welch at 570-433-3040 or law27@psu.edu.

To register by Feb. 7, call 1-877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/walk-by-faith-instructor-training-for-organizations

Starting at $3.69/week.

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