Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 1298 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 25 |
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) | 0 |
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 |
Author: Tasha Tucker
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Wild Cat RoarAccording to State of Childhood Obesity in 2017-2018, 20.8% of children between the ages of 10 and 17 are considered obese. EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) assistant partnered alongside Ben Johnson Elementary School to promote a healthier lifestyle within the classroom which would hopefully also carry into families homes. In order to achieve this goal, EFNEP assistant taught My Plate every Wednesday consecutively for 6 weeks. My Plate instructs children on
Author: Tasha Tucker
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The 2018 State Indicator produced by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that only 12.2 % of adults meet the daily fruit intake and only 9.3% meet the recommended amount of vegetables. Records also show an even lower number of adults meeting the recommended daily intake in communities that are considered below the poverty line. Breckinridge County poverty rate stands at 53%. Wanting to make a positive impact in lives of families in Breckinridge County, Nutrition Education Assist
Author: Tasha Tucker
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Jesus said, “If you love me, feed my sheep”, Restoration Church has taken these red letter words and followed them with great love and passion! According to 2018 feedingamerica.org, 53% of the families in Breckinridge County are below the poverty line.Restoration Church saw the need of food insecurity within the congregation and community. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Assistant and the Agriculture & Natural Resource Agent partnered alongside Res
Author: Tasha Tucker
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Breckinridge County has a 24% obesity rate and 69% report being overweight. Only 15% report eating fruits and vegetables on a regular bases. To combat this problem the Breckinridge County Cooperative Extension Staff partnered together Nutrition Education Assistant and the Family Consumer Science Agent in hopes to make positive behavior changes within families. The Family Consumer Science Agent educated the Head Start children on healthy eating through Three (3) LEAP lesso
