Jessamine 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) | 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) | 100 |
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
Lunch N' Learn
Author: Karli Giles
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to America's Health Rankings, only 8% of Kentuckians report eating two or more fruits or vegetables per day. A low fruit and vegetable intake can correlate to poor health outcomes. To encourage fruit and vegetable intake, the Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent taught a year-long Lunch N' Learn program consisting of 12 lessons. The program was delivered at the Jessamine County Extension Office and the average attendance was 10 to 15 participants.
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