Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 46 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 10 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 10 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 10 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 46 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Breanna Williams
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Through a partnership with the Calvin A. Perry Community Center and the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service Supplemental Nutrition Education Program, seven Campbell County residents attended a 7-session weekly series of the Healthy Choices for Every Body program. Most of the participants signed up for the program with the goals of learning new, healthy recipes that they can make easily and affordably at home, with the goals of increasing their intake of certain fresh fruits and vegetab
Author: Breanna Williams
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
A newfound partnership between Body Dynamics Fitness Center in Alexandria, KY and a Campbell County Cooperative Extension Supplemental Nutrition Education program assistant resulted in a free nutrition education series available to the public. Ten fitness center members, in conjunction with the Silver Sneakers program, understood the importance of 30 minutes of daily physical activity; however, many expressed the value of learning more about nutrition and, particularly, food safety. Product reca
Author: Breanna Williams
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not only do children and adolescents not meet their fruit and vegetables recommendations found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, but “empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of daily calories for children and adolescents age 2-18 years” (2019). Nine first-graders and eleven second-graders at the Donald E. Cline Elementary School in Campbell County, KY participated in Professor Popcorn, a nut
Author: Breanna Williams
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Highland Village senior living apartments and the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Services worked together to provide a valuable program, Healthy Choices for Every Body, to the Highland Village residents. According to the 2019 Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Campbell County report, of the top priority issues reported by Campbell County residents, is prioritizing fewer chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc). The Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum, based o
Author: Melissa Pilcher
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to Kentucky State Vital Statistics, when rating their health on a scale ranging from excellent, to poor, 18% of adults in Campbell County indicated “less than good”. The statistics also indicate that 8-11% of adults have diabetes and 37% suffer from hypertension. It is also worth noting that 19% of the population of Campbell County are over the age of 65. To combat those statistics, St. Elizabeth Hospital created a program called PrimeWise. Their website states t
Author: Melissa Pilcher
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
A team of National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) volunteers worked in conjunction with the Brighton Center in Newport Kentucky on a project to build beds for children in need. While skilled in helping others these 10 young adults, ranging from 18 to 26 years of age, needed some education in taking care of themselves. Most had never lived alone and had little to no experience in grocery shopping, planning and preparing meals. They came together from all over the United States, to live in a comm
Author: Melissa Pilcher
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Dehydration is a health concern for many seniors. It can lead to serious health complications ranging in severity from mild cramps to blood pressure variations and even to kidney failure. They often fail to recognize the signs of dehydration and the connection between drinking water and their health. The Supplemental Nutrition Education Assistant from Campbell County Cooperative Extension had offered the Healthy Choices for Every Body series to residents at Two Rivers senior apartments annually
Author: Melissa Pilcher
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The United Way and Newport Primary school worked together to present Born Learning Academy. The program was designed to promote early childhood development with the goal of helping caregivers turn everyday moment into learning opportunities. One of the areas of focus was childhood nutrition. With 18% of families with children in Campbell County being below the poverty line, increasing food security was a major goal. According to the Urban Child Institute, a recent study found that compared
