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PROGRAM IMPACT

MS In Motion gives individuals the skills, knowledge, and the support to make positive lifestyle behavior changes in the state of Mississippi. One of the many positives of the program this year includes the fact that we have been asked to return to many groups, organizations, and industries to provide the program again for participants. We had nine counties lined up for the spring of 2009. For the fall of 2009, we are working with ten schools and their counties in conjunction with the Bower Foundation and the MS Department of Education. Funding for the cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure screenings is provided by the Bower Foundation to the Mississippi Department of Health to provide these screenings at the beginning and end of MS In Motion for these schools.

Pre-Post survey returns for 2008 (n=2015) participants lost a total of 10,676 lbs. The average weight loss per person is 5.3 lbs. At Baxter Industries alone, 69.92% of their employees weighed-out, 167 lost 1,074.4 lbs., with an average of 6.43 lbs. lost per person.  There was a significant decrease (p<.001) in weight, BMI , and blood pressure, and a significant increase (p<.001) in fruit and vegetable intake, water intake, and physical activity. There was also a significant increase (p<.001) from pre to post survey, in self-esteem, appearance, and mobility.

The attendance for MS In Motion for 2008 was 13,539, representing individuals that attended some or all of the sessions during the course of the 12 weeks.  Participants in the program are 6.8% retired, 4.4% not employed, and 88.8% employed.