Adair County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 250 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 55 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 384 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 55 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Success Stories
Court Diversion Program teaches Youth Nutrition
Author: Dylan Gentry
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or SituationYouth involved in the court diversion program often face barriers to making healthy lifestyle choices, including limited access to nutrition education and basic cooking skills. Many of these young individuals lack the knowledge and confidence to prepare nutritious meals, which can impact their overall well-being and future decision-making. Recognizing the need for positive intervention, the Adair County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent aimed to provide an engagin
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Raising Awareness: Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Tick Bite Prevention in Adair County
Author: Dylan Gentry
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Title: Raising Awareness: Alpha-Gal Syndrome and Tick Bite Prevention in Adair County Relevance: While still considered “rare” relative to other medical issues in the state, Kentucky is one of the states with the most cases of alpha-gal syndrome in the US, according to the CDC, with some Kentucky counties presenting the highest cases per capita in the country. This condition is developed in some people after a bit from a lone star tick. There is no known treatment for
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