Clinton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 33 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 21 |
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) | 40 |
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) | 32 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Dr. Yum’s Preschool Adventure-Super Eater Superhero Fruit & Vegetable Fun
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half a child’s plate include fruits and vegetables. However, in Kentucky, we are not meeting this recommendation with 43% of children aged 1-5 years consuming fruit less than daily and 54% of children consuming vegetables less than daily. Establishing healthy eating patterns in early childhood is important to ensure proper growth and development and because of the impact it can have on health in a
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