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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) | 246 |
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) | 246 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Vickie Belt
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
I have had the pleasure to collaborate with the seniors and the Livingston County Senior Center over the past several months as the Nutrition Education Program Assistant in Livingston County. As we know it is hard to change lifelong habits that we have had since we were children or even as young adults. However, Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum shows that making small changes can help us make new habits. I noticed when starting classes within the center everyone needed to imp
