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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 14 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 11 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Nola Janeen Tramble
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
It is becoming increasingly common for consumers to share they are overwhelmed by the amount of nutrition information and claims that are available in magazines, talk shows, infomercials, and online. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on nutrition claims that have little scientific support and may be potentially harmful advice. It can be difficult for individuals to discern what is accurate and backed by science, compared to nutrition and health information that lacks scientific evidence.
