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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 207 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 197 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 70 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 32 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 9 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 1 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Nutrition Education Program 2016 Annual Report for Butler County, in 2014 an estimated 2,596 Butler County Residents lived in poverty, of which 875 were children. This is an 11.6% increase in childhood poverty since 2007. The Center for Disease Control Data Indicators for 2013 show 33.2% of Butler County Residents were considered obese in representation of the country’s population. These numbers are astounding, and clearly show a correlation between pover
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Butler County NEP paraprofessional taught 66 limited resourcefamilies how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food resources effectively. 100% of NEP families made an improvement in the nutritional quality of their diet. 75.3% of NEP graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label. 61.4% of f
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
A major goal of the Nutrition Education Program can be summed up with a direct quote from the Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum facilitator guide, “ Explain that MYPLATE is a good starting point for making healthy choices for participants and their families.” The Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant, the Butler County Family and Consumer Science Agent, Andrea’s Mission for Men, and Andrea’s Mission for Men’s Dietician, came together to ac
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Healthy Choices for Every Body is essentially the core and basis of the Nutrition Education Program. The Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant taught this curriculum weekly at the Butler County Extension Office to a group of likeminded individuals. The group consisted of a variety of ages; preteen to over the age of 60. Although diverse ages and backgrounds they formed a bond and support group. The efforts of the NEP assistant, and this group continues. This cla
