Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 1644 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 67 |
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) | 822 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 17 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 35 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 350 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 5229 |
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) | 1315 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Stacy Smith
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Obesity among young people is on the rise. In 2017, Kentucky was ranked as the 3rd highest state in the nation for youth obesity rates at 19.3%.[1] The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) through the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service is working to help reduce those percentages. The Clinton County Cooperative Extension NEP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED) Assistant partnered with the local school district and the 21st Century
Author: Stacy Smith
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Head Start began in 1965 as a program to fight poverty for children 3 and 4 years old. To be eligible to attend Head Start or Early Head Start a family must, typically, fall under 100% of the federal poverty limit. In Clinton County, the Lake Cumberland Head Start services a total of 20 families per school year. To help these families better understand their nutritional needs, the Clinton County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior partnered with Lake Cumberland Head Start Pr
Author: Stacy Smith
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
There is a wealth of research on the importance of eating meals at home for health and child development reasons. Planning meals can help save time and money while providing proper nutrition for the entire family. The Clinton County Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with the Clinton County Middle School to offer an after school cooking program to a group of students. A group of 10 sixth graders were taught 6 lessons from the 4 H Teen Cuisine Curriculum. T
Author: Stacy Smith
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Planning meals is one of the best ways to save money and eat healthy meals. The Clinton County Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with Adanta Behavioral Services to offer a “Let’s Cook Together” program. This program consisted of four adult participants and at times their family members. Participants were taught basic nutrition and resource management using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. Partici
Author: Stacy Smith
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The cost of raising a family is higher than ever before. The Consumer Expenditure Survey produced by the United States Department of Agriculture states that the average cost of raising a child is $12,980 per year. In 2018, 19% of all Kentuckians lived in poverty. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 25% of all children in Kentucky lived in poor families in 2016. There are many organizations and programs available to assist families in financial cris
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the 2019 County Health Rankings, Clinton County has a 16% food insecurity rate. When high poverty, unemployment, and other risk factors related to the coronavirus pandemic combine, the stress of limited food access is overwhelming for many families. Clinton County Extension staff have helped facilitate the monthly commodities food distribution program during the pandemic. A drive through format has been utilized for health and safety purposes. During March and April, a total of 1,28
