Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 150 |
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) | 1302 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 150 |
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) | 1302 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Judy McGuire
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Making Fruit Part of Our Daily MealsBased on the information gathered from the entry food recall given to clients at the beginning of nutrition classes, only 22% meet the recommended daily amount of fruit consumption each day. Some said they just don’t think about eating fruit every day or it’s too expensive. After teaching several classes on MyPlate and the importance of eating fr
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
An essential goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program is to equip youth of all ages with nutritional knowledge. Doing so ensures that they grow to make healthy decisions later on as adults. Throughout almost the entire year, schools and other community entities have had to figure out innovative ways to serve youth throughout the county, while also adhering to Covid-19 guidelines.This summer, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistan
Author: Judy McGuire
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Meetings Needs During COVID 19With COVID 19 being a big part of everyone’s life and having to find ways to cope with the mandated wearing mask and social distancing, teaching group nutrition classes is not possible. The Floyd County Cooperative Extension’s, Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the local food pantries agreed that t
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
An essential goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program is to equip people of all ages with nutritional knowledge. Doing so ensures that they grow and continue to make healthy decisions throughout life. For a while now, schools, businesses, and other community entities have had to figure out innovative ways to serve the community, while also staying safe. Luckily, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program has
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
An essential goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program is to equip youth of all ages with nutritional knowledge. Doing so ensures that they grow to make healthy decisions later on as adults. This is a particularly important task for Floyd County. According to the Floyd County Fitness and Nutrition Coalition, children born today in this county can expect to live up to seven years less than children in other, more well-to-do counties in Kentucky. &nbs
Author: Judy McGuire
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
With COVID 19 not only effecting regular school in Floyd County it also had a big impact on summer school. With so many student’s needing extra time to complete assignments the only alternative was summer school. The teachers not only wanted the student’s to learn but to have fun doing it. The school contacted the EFNEP Assistant at the Floyd County Extension Office and ask for help making summer school a success for the student’s. Together they made plans to work with the kids
Author: Judy McGuire
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
While observing a local ladies rehabilitation center, Hope in the Mountains, it was obvious that sugary drinks were quickly becoming a large part of their everyday diet. Mountain Dew, Coke and Pepsi seemed to be their chosen favorites. Some said they drink at least three or four 20 ounce sodas a day. The following week the Floyd County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEF) Senior Assistant taught a lesson on “Think Your Drink.” Asking a participant to add teaspoo
