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,, <br />Supporting Data Program Resul.ts <br />�; <br />The concept of healthier lifestyles is qenerally we11 <br />accepted, yet'hard to sell. People are reluctant to become <br />involved `in behavior changing activities for a number of <br />obvious reasons. Thus`the entire concept of viewing wellness <br />as enhancinq and not deprivation is essential to the success <br />of the Healthy P�ople �rogram. In mcasurement terms, it is <br />difficult to measure behavior changes, expecially in a large <br />municipal segment, with no study control measures. The <br />or�ly standards in which to compile results would <br />ve numbers o£ participants in the program. <br />lthough response of those involved has been favorable, <br />suggested records to keep over the three year period would <br />be recommended: <br />-Revenues from Healthy People classes <br />-Revenu�s from exercise/fitness classes <br />-Age, sex of participants in each class <br />-Receptive populations within the community in which to <br />provide services, l.e. business, schools, churches <br />-Compliance rate for participants in an ongoing fitness class , <br />(indicating lifestyle behavior changes) ° <br />� <br />