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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 448 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 448 |
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) | 321 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 412 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 559 |
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) | 500 |
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) | 500 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Connie Downey
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that one in six Americans get sick from contaminated foods or beverages each year and 3,000 die. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education assistant for SNAP eligible individuals partnered with the Big Creek Readiness Bus parent group to provide the Healthy Choice program to their senior citizen residents. The Healthy Choices curriculum teaches participants to make healthier foo
Author: Connie Downey
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to Kentucky Health Facts only nine (9) percent of the population in Clay County eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables and seventy–two (72) percent are overweight. The Clay County Cooperative Extension Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education assistant for SNAP eligible individuals partnered with Oneida Readiness Bus parent group to educate their participants about the importance of a eating healthier and being physically activate. Using the Healt
Author: Lora Howard
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to state health data, Clay County has a high prevalence of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and obesity. Research shows that a healthy diet reducing fat, sodium, and sugar lowers the risk of developing diabetes, decreases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and may protect from some cancers. To address these concerns Family and Consumer Science Agents in the Wilderness Trail Area organized and conducted a Wilderness Trail Area Holiday Cooking School focused on mod
