Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2061.1) | 1363 |
Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample |
| 2061.2) | 1363 |
Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card |
| 2061.3) | 400 |
Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card |
| 2061.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption |
| 2061.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities |
| 2061.6) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities |
| 2061.7) | 1 |
Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed |
| 2061.8) | 2000 |
Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed |
Success Stories
Plate it Up! Kentucky Proud takes to Local IGA Deli
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Lewis County ranks fourth among all Kentucky counties for obesity rates with 41.6% of the population currently being overweight or obese and 18.5% of the population experiencing food insecurity. Adding to this problem, 27.0% of individuals in this area are impoverished and when money is short, unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices follow, and the vicious cycle of weight gain continues on.
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Plate it up
Author: Philip Konopka
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Lewis County ranks fourth among all Kentucky counties for obesity rates with 41.6% of the population currently being overweight or obese and 18.5% of the population experiencing food insecurity. Adding to this problem, 27.0% of individuals in this area are impoverished and when money is short, unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices follow, and the vicious cycle of weight gain continues on.
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