Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who adopted one or more practices to reduce food shopping costs (e.g. comparing prices, planning meals, making shopping lists) |
2243 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
3016 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
3094 |
It has been reported that cooking more meals at home is related to increased fruit and vegetable consumption, which is a critical behavior for health promotion and disease prevention. Cook Together, Eat Together, a social marketing program to promote more healthy, home-cooked family meals was offered virtually once a week for 8 weeks by the Todd County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent. A variety of food preparation methods, knife skills, adapting recipes, and food safety tips were tau...
