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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 8 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
| 2066.5) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 13 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Angela Baldauff
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2020 U.S. Census data, Kentucky has the second-highest drug overdose death rate in the United States. Kenton County has been hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis. Although the overdose deaths in Kenton County decreased in 2018 and 2019, the numbers began increasing again in 2020.The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant from the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service continued a partnership with the Mary Gandy Travis Residential Treatment Center (RTC) t
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As of July 31, 2023, Kentucky ranked 4th in the nation in the number of refugee arrivals compared to other states. There are 26 million refugees globally, with as many as 80% facing food insecurity irrespective of location. Food insecurity results in malnutrition beginning at an early age and disproportionately affects certain groups such as women. In resettlement countries, food security remains an issue. Migrants find cultural foods expensive, hard to obtain, and although people often ha
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Research shows that daily living skills are extremely important for helping teens with autism become more independent adults. Indeed, adaptive skills may be more important than intelligence when it comes to predicting which teens will get a job or live on their own.Teens with Autism struggle with (ADLs) the more basic skills like personal hygiene, brushing teeth etc... They also struggle with (IADLs) which refers to more complex living task such as meal preparation and Laundry among other tasks
Author: Angela Baldauff
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
PARTNERSHIPS MATTERAccording to the Kentucky Department of Health’s 2020 Kentucky Diabetes Fact Sheet, 14.6% of adults in northern Kentucky have been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 9.7% have been diagnosed with prediabetes. In the fall and spring several community partners joined together with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant to offer education and other resources to adults who are living with diabetes or
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, the all food Consumer Price Index rose by 25 percent from 2019 to 2023. For senior citizens living on a fixed income. Additional research provided by the National Council on Aging reports 1 in 3 older adults aged 65+ are economically insecure with incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The Elder Index and the Institute on Assets show millions more of older adults struggle to meet th
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Alternative schools are essentially specialized educational environments that place a great deal of emphasis on small classrooms, high teacher-to-student ratios, individualized instruction, noncompetitive performance assessments, and less structured classrooms (Raywid 1983). The purpose of these schools is to provide academic instruction to students expelled or suspended for disruptive behavior or mental or health issues, or who are unable to succeed in the mainstream school environment
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report, over 60% of the population in Belize, are overweight and 30% obese. In 2023, 34.6% of adult women and 19% of adult men were obese. Obesity in children under five years is also a concern, with 7% of children affected. The Belize Ministry of Health & Wellness has launched the National Nutrition Policy, which aims to increase awareness and promote healthy Belize. One of the goals is to provide nutrition education through community health initi
Author: Angela Baldauff
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
HEALTHY HABITS GROWResearch has shown that high consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. To increase knowledge and consumption of fruits and vegetables in children, the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant from the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with the after-school coordinator at Howell Elementary School to teach Professor Popcorn. The NEP Senior Assistant met with two groups (one group of K-2nd grade
