Fleming County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 10 |
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) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 10 |
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) | 50 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Success Stories
Promoting Health and Fitness through the Smoothie Bike in Fleming County
Author: Kaitlyn Fryman
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Situation: In Kentucky, only 25% of children meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity, with 1 in 5 classified as obese. Many children in Fleming County lack access to regular exercise and healthy food options, highlighting the need for engaging educational programs that promote physical activity and nutrition.Program Response: During Ag Week, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent visited second graders from Hillsboro, Flemingsburg, and Ewing Elementary Schools to introduce a s
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