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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 1285 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Practical living classes are dwindling in our schools today. Some youth, are unaware of how to cook asimple healthy meal for themselves. They often make microwavable prepackaged quick fix meals. Most prepackaged meals are filled with high sodium, fats and many calories, which can be unhealthy.The Boone County Snap-Ed Nutrition Education Program Assistant collaborated with the BrightonCenters Youth Leadership Group at RA Jones Middle School to present the Teen Cuisine nutrition series.F
Author: Holly Watters
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Knowledge is PowerfulIn 2005-2010, U.S. adults drank an average of 39 ounces of water on a given day. We all know that getting enough water is important for your health. Among U.S. adults, plain water intake is lower in older adults, lower income adults, and those with lower education. Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking with meals. Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. To address this issue, the Boon
Author: Holly Watters
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Healthy Choices Series Better Than Expensive Weight Loss ProgramOver 32% of Boone County residents are obese. To address this issue, the Boone County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant (SNAP-Ed) offered a Healthy Choices for Every Body series to 9 low income participants. The series included sessions on A Healthier You with My Plate, Know the Limits of Fats, Sugars and Salt, Eating Better on a Budget, Read the Label, and Keeping Foods Safe. Each session began with nutrition educ
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In the fall of 2018, The University of Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Services conducted a survey of Boone Countyresidents. The study revealed an obesity rate of 35%, along with 11.1% of residents having diabetes, and 33.5% havinghypertension. These alarming rates sparked a partnership between The Boone County's Snap-Ed Nutrition EducationProgram Assistant and St. Elizabeth's HealthCare's Primewise 50+years and older group.A 5-part nutrition series was conducted, with 26 PrimeW
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Statics show the state of Kentucky's Diabetes rate is 13%. According to Boone County's Cooperative Extension 2018 Survey in Boone County Kentucky it is 10% and rising. The Nutrition Education program partnered with Boone County Diabetes Support Group and conducted a series of lessons on nutrition geared for diabetics. The group would meet once a month for 7 month. They learned about ways to eat healthier. They sampled low cost diabetic friendly recipes and learned ways&nbs
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Helping Hearts is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to help Northern Kentucky residents financially struggling to secure assistance for their family's immediate needs including food, hygiene items, cleaning products, household items, clothing, and baby items.Helping Hearts hosts a weekly free fresh produce distribution to Northern Kentucky residents. The founder of the organization mentioned to me, "that the people who attend, often comment that they do not know how to use
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In 2010 a shift was seen by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS)* of more meals being eaten away from home. The trend continued, and continued to increase through the latest data release in 2017. An article in a 2014 Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior** indicates a “lack of cooking skills and food preparation knowledge as barriers to preparing home-cooked meals.” To help combat the issue, a three-part hands-on cooking prog
