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) | 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) |
| 2066.5) | 126 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 324 |
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) | 289 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Amanda Howard
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In March of 2020 people’s everyday lives took a lifestyle hit with coronavirus COVID 19. A life-threatening virus that made its way to the US. People were advised to stay at home to help slow the spread of the COVID-19. University of Kentucky required offices to stop any live programming. As a result, the Magoffin County Extension Office had to close the doors to the general public. With the use of the Magoffin County Brown Bag P
Author: Amanda Howard
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 36.6% of adults over 18 are obese and 31.9% have an overweight classification. In addition, 42.7% of adults reported consuming fruit less than one time daily and 17% of adults reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily. In 2018 the Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior started a series called Cooking through the Calendar. Cooking Through the Calendar is a monthly cooking program that focused on the
Author: Amanda Howard
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment for Magoffin County in 2019, thirty-nine percent of the population is considered obese. Magoffin County has 41.3% of the households who are at or below the poverty level. Beginning January 19, 2020, the Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior partnered with the Family and Consumer Science Educator to deliver Weight, the Reality Series program. A program
Author: Amanda Howard
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Prior to COVID-19 pandemic that hit in the middle of the program year, in person lessons, public relation events, health fairs, and in person food demonstrations was the preferred method of reaching clients. This meant the Magoffin County Nutrition Education Program’s Facebook page was not utilized other than as a reminder of upcoming events or activities. Since the end of March 2020, all events were either canceled or moved to a virtual platform. To reach clients who were now staying heal
Author: Amanda Howard
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In March of 2020 people’s everyday lives took a lifestyle hit with coronavirus COVID 19. A life-threatening virus that made its way to the US. People were advised to stay at home to help slow the spread of the COVID-19. University of Kentucky required offices to stop any live programming. As a result, the Magoffin County Extension Office had to close the doors to the public. The Magoffin County Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior along with the Family and Consum
