Marion County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 14 |
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) | 25 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
WASHING AWAY GERMS: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Author: Morgan Trigg
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Handwashing has a strong influence on children’s health due to the spreading and multiplying of germs that can make our youth sick. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that handwashing education results in healthy communities and a reduction in the number of people that fall ill by 23-40%. The Marion County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Program partnered with the Marion County Public School Family Resource Youth Service Center to provide Glow Germ/Handwash
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