Extension
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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) | 41 |
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) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 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 |
| 2066.1) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Kacy Wiley
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the COVID-19 shutdown one area of Bourbon County that has been hit hard is the senior citizens that rely on the Bourbon County Senior Center. To reach these individuals, that have nowhere to congregate together, the senior center and the Bourbon County Nutrition Education Program partnered together for outreach to these individuals. Once a month the seniors that are receiving a home delivered meal have received a "program on the go" bag. These bags have focused
Author: Kacy Wiley
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Social media is often used to stay in touch with family and friends. However, during the pandemic, it has become a way to reach clients without the need to congregate. Individuals and families can access tons of information without ever leaving the safety of their homes.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in person lessons, demonstrations, and public relation events were the preferred method of reaching clients; therefore, the Bourbon County Nutrition Education Program’s Facebook page was not
Author: Kacy Wiley
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey program of studies is designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the United States. It is part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.) The report for Kentucky released in 2019 shows that 68.5% adults in the state are either obese or overweight. In addition, Kentuckians do not exercise much. The report says Kentucky ranks No. 1 in the share of adults who say they are physically inactive: 32.3%. &
Author: Karen Denniston
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Each year the Bourbon County Extension Homemakers offer a nutrition education program entitled “Peter Rabbit - What’s a Rabbit to Do?” to every kindergarten class in the county during March, Nutrition Month. This program is offered in each classroom. The story of Peter Rabbit is read to the class, the skit of “What’s a Rabbit to Do?” is acted out (by Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor) and followed up with the students sampling vegetables that Mr. McGre
