Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





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) 75

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) 20

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

2066.4) 0

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



Success Stories

Recipe Corner

Author: Benita Wade

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Recipe Corner

                                                                                  According to recent studies, 85% of consumers say that they have altered their eating habits as a result of the COVID pandemic. A report by Acosta found that nearly 2/3 of shoppers cooked at home more during

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Teen Physical Activity Inspiration

Author: Benita Wade

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

                                                         Studies show that students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance, and classroom behaviors. Yet only 24% of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day.The SNAP-Ed assistant in Christian County

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Celebrating Client Successes

Author: Benita Wade

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Celebrating Client Successes

                                                             The Snap-Ed assistant in Christian County teaches the Healthy Choices for Every Body in a women’s recovery facility. In general, the women are enthusiastic and attentive during the classes and seem appreciative of all efforts on the part of the assistant.To test knowledge

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A Healthy Transition with Nutrition

Author: Benita Wade

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

                                                                 According to the 2020 report by the Kentucky office of drug control policy, “substance abuse remains one of the most critical public health and safety issues facing Kentucky”.Studies indicate that as many as 88% of people who struggle with chronic substance

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