Floyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 2070 - Cook Together, Eat Together | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2070.1) | 26 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2070.2) | 26 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2070.3) | 26 |
Number of individuals who adopted one or more practices to reduce food shopping costs (e.g. comparing prices, planning meals, making shopping lists) |
Success Stories
Floyd County Focuses on Families Cooking and Eating Together
Author: Andrea Slone
Major Program: Cook Together, Eat Together
According to the 2018 State Indicator Report by the Center for Disease Control, fruit and vegetable consumption is essential for children in preventing chronic diseases. While this is an essential part of the diet, behavior change is a new challenge within itself. The United States Department of Agriculture states consuming meals away from home is linked to poor nutritional quality and overweight and obesity. Cook Together, Eat Together focuses on families with children cooking meals together at
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