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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 2 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 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 |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 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) |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Abigail Ewing
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, the Jefferson County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant had to adjust the format of the nutrition classes being offered. A new partnership with Goodwill's RISE (Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Everyday) program began in June 2020 virtually over the Zoom platform. The program is two weeks long and ends with a graduation ceremony where the participants share visions boards of their past, prese
Author: Joel Worth
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Cooking meals at home can help individuals eat healthier by consuming fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat (John Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, 2014). Many of the men in substance recovery programs are single and they chose to eat fast food because it is fast and convenient, and some have never cooked. Having them cook healthy recipes in groups is a great introduction to learning how to follow recipes and gaining the confidence to cook their own meals. A seven
Author: Joel Worth
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The American Heart Association states “People who are physically active and at a healthy weight live about seven years longer than those who are not active and are obese.” Many Recovery Centers lack opportunities for physical activity, but they have walking, running, and personal exercise, like calisthenics available to them. A seven-week program using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum was presented by a Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Services SNAP
Author: Joel Worth
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and 2021, in-person programming was not always possible due to social distancing requirements. Social media and virtual platforms like Zoom and Google Meet allowed the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) to reach SNAP eligible clientele in a different way. The SNAP-Ed Assistant taught seven groups at a men’s substance recovery center using an online meeting platform due to covid re
Author: Joel Worth
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The COVID pandemic brought changes and challenges as to how the Jefferson County Extension Service delivered programs to the public. Technology has played an even larger role during these times, specifically online platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. The Jefferson County Horticulture Agent and SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) Assistant took on that challenge and created the Garden to Table Video Series. Videos on asparagus, broccoli, strawberries, toma
Author: Lakesha Reams
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the CDC, “nutrition education is a vital part of a comprehensive health education program and empowers children with knowledge and skills to make healthy food and beverage choices” (CDC, Nutrition Education in US Schools, 2021). The COVID pandemic limited opportunities for in-person nutrition education programming with youth. To provide this valuable opportunity, the Jefferson County Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant partnered with an elementary
Author: Lakesha Reams
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Budgeting enough money for food expenses can be a challenge, especially for those with limited resources. Spending a little time each week planning meals can save time, money and effort. The Jefferson County Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant partnered with a recovery center for women for a 7-week virtual nutrition education program using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. The program aims to provide nutrition education as well as food resource management education for i
Author: Clarissa Cheatwood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In Jefferson County, community centers serve as a safe place for limited resource youth during the summer when schools not in session. Many of these community centers are in low income areas with little to no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Because of this, many of the youth are used to eating a lot of salty snacks and fast food. For years, the Nutrition Education Program Assistant from the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service has provided weekly nutrition educ
Author: Clarissa Cheatwood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In Jefferson County there is a large residential recovery center for women. Because of substance use and other circumstances, often these women have not been eating balanced meals or had access to fresh fruits and vegetables in the areas they live in. These women were interested in learning about cooking healthy meals, how much they should eat and preparing healthy snacks. They had concerns about eating less sugar, sodium and fats , due to health issues. They were eating
Author: Omar Miralles
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
One of the goals of the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is to provide nutrition information to the residents of Kentucky. As a result of COVID-19, delivery methods for the NEP were altered drastically.”During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Jefferson County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant contributed to the county in many ways. Educational resources were shared via emails and messaging apps like Telegram, with all of the groups that typically met in person for the Heal
Author: Clarissa Cheatwood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
This story is about a group of women who live in a recovery facility for substance abuse. These women have little to no access to fresh fruits, vegetables and are unable to receive healthy meals for their specific health issues. They have no income and depend on donations. The EFNEP Assistant from Jefferson County Extension Office has been conducting nutrition classes ongoing for the last eight years. The class is every Wednesday for one hour. The nutrition assistant has
