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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
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) | 4 |
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) | 14 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program comprises more 75% of the USDA Farm Bill budget allocation. There are tens of millions of Americans who meet the economic threshold which qualifies them for benefits of this program that is primarily direct food item cost assistance. Thousands of SNAP program eligible demographic reside in Daviess County. There is a problem related to this program in that a large percentage of food purchased with these subsidy funds is underutilized
Author: Catherine Dowdy
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the most recent data on countyhealthranking.org, Daviess County, KY currently has an adult obesity ranking of forty-two percent. Many serious health risks coincide with adult obesity, including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Two of the contributing factors to adult obesity are unhealthy eating patterns and lack of physical activity. (Center for Disease Control)The Nutrition Education Program Assistant in Daviess County collaborated with Darnek HeadStart to e
Author: Katherine Alexander
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building cooking skills and knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare homecooked meals. To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Daviess County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with the Green River Area Health Department Health Education Director/Registered Dieti
