Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 900 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 38 |
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) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Marcia Moss
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Due to the coronavirus continuing into 2021, all in-person nutrition education classes continue to be on hold for the Bullitt County Nutrition Education Program. In order to reach out to the community a Facebook page was utilized even more by posting nutrition related resources several times a day.The goal was to post recipes and helpful tips that could be taken and used in everyday life, just as if regular in-person classes were being taught. This effort to keep in touch with current clients an
Author: Marcia Moss
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant of the Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Service had to get creative to offer programming with community partners. Working with the Mount Washington Public Library, the NEP Assistant collaborated to offer the Healthy Choices for Everybody series over Zoom.Six participants attended the classes that included tips for physical activity, My Plate, Food Safety, Breakfast, Budgeting, Meal Planning, How to Read Nutri
Author: Marcia Moss
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to kentuckyhealthfacts.org in Bullitt County twenty-four percent of adults have reported that they have hypertension. To address this issue, in January of 2022 the Bullitt County Extension Office was once again able to partner with the Mt. Washington Library to offer the Healthy Choices for Everybody series in person. Six participants attended the classes that included tips for physical
Author: Marcia Moss
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Sharing is CaringAccording to kentuckyhealthfacts.org sixteen percent of the adults reported in Nelson County are eating fruits and vegetables. In August of 2021 the Bullitt County Extension Office partnered with Isaiah House to offer the Healthy Choices for Everybody series. Thirty-two participants have attended and graduat
