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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 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) |
| 2066.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 22 |
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) | 75 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Sandra Kennedy
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Getting the news that you are expecting will change your life when it comes to proper nutrition. Things you consumed before may not be the choice for you or the baby.Working with New Beginnings Help Center young mothers attended a seven week Healthy Choices for Every Pregnant Body Series. The expecting mothers were introduced to Meal Planning, Budgeting, Breakfast, and controlling Portion sizes using the series.At the end of the series eight out of the ten participants returned to express the ch
Author: Sandra Kennedy
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Using the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum, Budgeting your Monies, 17 parents and their children made shopping lists of the items they needed using a simple method only purchasing what was on the list, including healthy snacks. After examining the cupboards, they proceeded to make their list, adding in store ads, sale items, and digital coupons. After reviewing their list, 10 out of the 17 saved $20 dollars on their grocery purchases by using their shopping list,
Author: Sandra Kennedy
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
With recent events due to COVID-19 one mother lost her job and her financial status changed but she knew that she had to find other resources to provide better nutrition for her children instead of the junk food they were eating so she contacted the Nutrition Education Program Assistant in search of healthy snacks, easy meals and learning activities they could do together. Super Star Chef recipes were shared on making Mini Fruit Squares, and English Muffin Pizzas along with lesson materials on W
