Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 274 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 274 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 274 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Body Mass Index Changes
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 42% of the population in Breathitt County have a BMI of 30 or greater.Breathitt County Senior SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with Kentucky River Community Care and Haven House, taught adults the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum. As a part of these classes, participants were taught the importance of using MyPlate, eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, and exercise.Participants behavior change was indicated by entry a
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Reliable Food Sources
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 25% of the residents in Breathitt County, Kentucky, do not have a reliable food source. To address this in Breathitt County, the Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior taught the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum at the local extension office.Each month a different lesson was taught to participants that included Food Safety, Healthy Affordable Meals, Reading Labels, along with others. The program taught participants how to budget f
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Making Changes at a Young Age
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the State of Childhood Obesity, 24% of children 10-17 are obese. One way to combat this issue is by providing children with information on the importance of eating healthy and physical activity, as well as the knowledge to choose healthier food options.Breathitt County NEP Assistant Senior, in partnership with Jackson City School, taught LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) curriculum to a 3rd grade class. During one visit, students tried a healthy snack, learned the im
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Veggie Pizzas
Author: Kati Noble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the National CACFP Sponsors Association, only 10% of youth eat the daily recommended amount of vegetables. One way to get youth to eat more vegetables is by introducing fun ways to incorporate them into their diet.To introduce more vegetables, the Breathitt County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior, in partnership with Highland Turner Elementary School, taught LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) curriculum to a 1st grade class. During one visit, students lear
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