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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 25 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 59 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Mary Elaine Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Hyper for a Sodium Free DietThe Kentucky Health Facts’ most recent report states that the percentage of adults who have hypertension in Johnson County is 59%. Johnson County is among the top 10 counties in Kentucky for other health diseases as well. Studies have shown that there is a natural link between nutrition, physical activity and behaviors toward healthy lifestyles. The Johnson County SNAP-Ed assistant held a ten-week series of lessons that utilized the Healthy Choices for Ever
Author: Mary Elaine Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Johnson County Senior Snap-Ed Assistant conducted a 6-part series of lessons with the Johnson County High School’s Family Consumer Science class. The curriculum used was the Teen Cuisine which featured various recipes selected by the class. A total of 80 students from 3 classes attended the 6 lessons. Seventy-five percent of the total class admitted to being picky eaters and had reservations about eating onions and peppers. In particular, many in this group said that they didn’t
Author: Mary Elaine Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Johnson County SNAP-Ed Senior Assistant recently conducted a series of 7 lessons with a local Homemakers group. During the first lesson they were asked to talk about any nutritional concerns they might have. They all have issues with chronic diseases that arise over time due to a poor diet. They voiced their concerns about the growing health related conditions as we grow older. Over 50% of the group suffered from at least one chronic health condition that have led them to seek me
Author: Mary Elaine Burton
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Safe the Date The Johnson County SNAP-Ed Senior Assistant held a series of 7 nutrition lessons with the Johnson County Head Start Parent Group. During one of the sessions the clients talked about misunderstanding the different types of packaging dates on their food products. Some thought that foods were ok to eat as long as they smelled and looked good. They also had concerns on food waste and how to properly store leftovers when cooking for their families. We went over the lesson, &ld
