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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 94 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 47 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 58 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 17 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 54 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 69 |
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) | 47 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services statistics indicate 28% of Americans age six and over are physically inactive, and spend more than 7 ½ hours in front of a screen daily. HHS.gov also indicates, “Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of total daily calories for 2–18 year olds and half of these empty calories come from six sources: soda, fruit drinks, dairy desserts, grain desserts, pizza, and whole milk.” To address
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The 2019 Kentucky Annual Economic Report published by the University of Kentucky states, Kentucky falls below the national U.S. average with an average of only 40.06% of Kentucky students getting adequate physical activity. Also, “compared to the U.S., Kentucky students generally have poorer dietary practices.” In an effort to address these issues locally, the Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with local agencies to provided nutrition education
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The 2019 Kentucky Annual Economic Report states, “during the 2015-2017 period, there are no states with food insecurity rates that are statistically higher than Kentucky’s.” Food insecurity is characterized when one or more family member’s food intake is lessened due to lack of money and other food resources. Concurrently, 14.7% of Kentucky’s population received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds, with the rate ranking higher than the U.S. percent
Author: Michele Moore
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states, “the most substantial health burden arising from drug addiction lies not in the direct effects of intoxication, but in the secondary effects on physical health.” (2018) Furthermore, research suggests nutrition education may reduce chronic disease, reduce health care burden, and improve long term recovery outcomes. The Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with Andrea’s Mission for Men t
Author: Tracy Cowles
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Often limited resource families want to “do better” but don’t know how. The Family Resource Center reached out the Butler County FCS Agent and wanted to partner in a three-part series on food preparations, eating healthy, and incorporating kids in the kitchen.Each participant received incentives provided by the FRC. A slow cooker, electric skillet and electric pressure cookers were among the items they received. Average attendance was 35 at each section.Oral evaluation was cond
