Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 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 |
| 2066.3) | 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 |
Success Stories
Nutrition Misinformation Homemaker's lesson
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.
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