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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 3 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 1 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Brad Stone
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Children often present themselves as highly selective eaters, but after having participated in the Professor Popcorn curriculum, several first and third grade students in Lewis County have developed a taste for foods they once refused to eat - even requesting them for dinner! One parent stated their child requested pasta salad for dinner one evening after having sampled some in their classroom. Another parent, who also happens to be a teacher, said "My daughter would never eat t
Author: Brad Stone
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The most recent census information for Lewis County, KY shows that 80% of the population is overweight or obese and only 7% of the county residents consume the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables. Studies also show that 42% of county residents suffer from hypertension with Lewis County being in the top ten (10) counties for heart disease in Kentucky. These alarming statistics led the Lewis County SNAP-Ed Assistant to partner with the Licking Valley Community Action Senior
Author: Brad Stone
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The most recent census information for KY shows that only 21.4% of the population is physically active for (60) minutes or more throughout the day. Studies also show that 17% participated in no physical activity over the course of a day with 28.8% watching television for more than three hours each day. These alarming statistics, in combination with an obesity percentage of 66.6% (individuals with a BMI of 25 or greater) opened a door for the Lewis County SNAP-Ed Assistant to partner with a local
