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| 2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2061.1) | 91 |
Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample |
| 2061.2) | 136 |
Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card |
| 2061.3) | 75 |
Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card |
| 2061.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption |
| 2061.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities |
| 2061.6) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities |
| 2061.7) | 2 |
Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed |
| 2061.8) | 0 |
Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed |
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Kentucky has the seventh highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released August 2017. Kentucky's adult obesity rate is currently 34.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent in 2000 and from 12.7 percent in 1990. The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. To address this issue, the staff at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Christian County developed a far
Author: Jay Stone
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Kentucky has the fifth highest adult obesity rate in the nation with an adult obesity rate of 33.2 percent. Increased consumption of unhealthy food is one of the factors. Families need healthy advice about ways to prepare fruits and vegetables.Beginning in the Spring of 2014, the staff at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Christian County developed a farmer’s market buyers guide to market Extension, provide healthy eating tips, and to feature “Plate It Up!&r
