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 |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 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) |
| 2066.5) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Recipe Corner
Author: Benita Wade
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
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
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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