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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 450 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 2500 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 2950 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 70 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 7300 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Breathitt County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant contributed to the county in many ways. Over 7,900 handouts about handwashing, children’s activities, food safety, COVID-19, recipe cards, and nutrition information were distributed out at school’s backpack programs, food distribution centers, Head Start, and other various locations throughout Breathitt County. In addition, the SNAP-Ed Assistant provided nutritio
Author: Kayla Watts
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Census Bureau Quick Facts for Breathitt County, 30% of the population live in poverty; often struggling to provide food/nutrition to their families.Breathitt County FCS Agent, Kayla Watts, in partnership with the Robinson Center for Appalachia Resource Sustainability (RCARS), and God’s Pantry, came together to set up a monthly food distribution for the county.Food is delivered monthly via God’s Pantry’s system. The food is then boxed and distributed by Extension st
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Feed America in the state of Kentucky, 1 in 7 people face hunger. Combating food insecurity is vital to the health and wellness of individuals. The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) addressed the needs by providing ZOOM lessons to reach clients.The Breathitt County SNAP=Ed assistant continued to provide nutrition classes, once a month to participants at Kentucky River Community Care. The Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum was used to cover several nutrition topics including e
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 24% of children ages 6 to 17 participate in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. It is important that children participate in 60 minutes of exercise every day, to stay healthy.The Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with the Breathitt County Public School System, taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) Curriculum. During one visit with a 2nd grade class, the book, How I.Q. Gets Fit, was
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, consuming enough fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. One way to address this issue is by learning the importance of eating healthy.The Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Middle Kentucky Head Start, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants learned the importance of eat
