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It Starts With Us
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 7 |
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) | 1 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 2 |
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) | 6 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Victoria Belt
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Working with adults in Crittenden County for my first year as a Nutrition Education Program Assistant has been a learning experience. While teaching I like to express to my audience that we can all learn something new including myself. And if we take just one of those things and make small changes, we can accomplish a lot in the long run. I noticed when starting classes within the county everyone is nonstop busy. This could be from our jobs in general or our home life. The kids of Crittende
