Extension
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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) | 31 |
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) | 31 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 31 |
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) | 31 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Stephanie Caldwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
With family lifestyles getting busier and COVID-19 closing many places and parks, it has put a strain on many families. According to Harvard Graduate School of Education, "studies show gardens support and encourage healthful eating as a key component of children's physical wellbeing, which can aid their academic and social success, too." Through the efforts of the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service, families in McCracken County started their own vegetable gar
Author: Stephanie Caldwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Kentucky is the third most obese state for children in the country, with approximately 21% of youth overweight, according to the CDC. The SNAP-Ed Assistant at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service implemented her resources to educate youth in the area about the importance of decisions affecting their health. She reached out to the Family Resource Youth Services Coordinator at Morgan Elementary School to start an educational after school program with the school’s student ambass
Author: Stephanie Caldwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Over the course of seven weeks, with a total of 15 hours, the SNAP-Ed Assistant at the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with Heath Middle School’s 21st Century students and parents. These families were chosen by the 21st century director to participate. This program, titled “Heath Dinner Club” was a successful program in which families cooked together and were educated on safe cooking practices. Lesson plans were implemented from the “Healthy Choic
Author: Stephanie Caldwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
With Covid-19 shutting down in person classes in March of 2020, The McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service SNAP-Ed assistant decided continuing her partnership with the McCracken County Drug Courts meant that face to face, n person meetings would no longer be safe. A quick switch to a virtual platform was needed to be able to continue providing education to Drug Court participants. Researched-based information from the “Healthy Choices for Everybody” curriculum was used on ho
