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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 28 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 10 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 14 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 23 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 2 |
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) | 16 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Over the past thirty years, US citizens have undergone a paradigm shift in how food is consumed. Restaurant style food consumption was once enjoyed by most as an infrequent, special occasion dining experience, while dinner prepared and enjoyed at home was typical. Today, obtaining food prepared at a restaurant has become typical for many while a dinner prepared and enjoyed at home has become a special occasion dining experience. With opportunity provided by the supplement
