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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) | 1 |
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) | 1 |
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) | 1 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Alexandra Sallie
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Children need daily fruits and vegetables to support healthy growth. Yet data from the 2021 National Survey of Children’s Health show that nearly 1 out of every 2 children aged 1- 5 years who live in Kentucky do not eat a fruit and/or vegetable every day. A collaboration between the Bath County FCS, AG, and 4-H agents, along with the school Family Resource and Youth Center coordinators and local library, planned out a 4-week program, calle
Author: Robert Amburgey
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The problemGetting youth to consider healthy choices instead of chips and other high fat foods continues to be a struggle. Obesity in children under 16 is reaching record levels. Parents,any times don't know what options they have. With busy lifestyles, healthy meals have become few and far between. Kids have not experienced a wide variety of available food choices.The educational program responseTo introduce children and their caretakers to a wide variety of readily
