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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 22 |
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 |
| 2066.2) | 21 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 19 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Julia Wilson
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Trust for America’s Health Survey , Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to 33.5%. (Trust for Americas Health, 2016). Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is vital to help combat the youth obesity rate.In the fall of 2018 the Edmonson County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with the Edmonson County 4-H Program Assistant and a 4-H Club leader to offer nutrition education and a healthy snack to members of the Kyrock 4-H Club.
Author: Julia Wilson
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Edmonson County is a rural county in south central Kentucky. Due to the lack of public transportation in a rural county, limited number of program facilities, and residents leaving the county for work, the Healthy Choices for Every Body Live was developed to overcome those barriers in Edmonson County. The Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum was taught via Facebook live videos in a private Facebook group since October of 2016.The Edmonson County FCS Agent and SNAP-Ed Assistant worked togethe
