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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 78 |
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) | 2995 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to Feeding America, hunger is an issue in every community across the Commonwealth. There are 700,000 Kentuckians who are food insecure — which means that 1 out of every 6 of our Kentucky neighbors do not always know if they will have enough food. This is where practicing food resource management skills is so important among our communities.This year the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program partnered with the Mountain Center for Recov
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Diet quality is an important system of measurement in nutritional research. It is used to investigate links between an overall dietary pattern in a population and as well as predicting health outcomes in individuals. It’s no secret that a healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. According to the USDA, many households experience food insecurity at times during the year, meaning their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources. The Suppleme
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Hunger in America is a concerning issue that requires a serious response. According to the USDA, more than thirty four million people, including nine million children, in the United States are food insecure. While every community in the country is home to families who face hunger, rural communities are especially affected by this. In these rural areas, many people lack enough resources to obtain the food they need due to factors including financial insecurity, transportation barriers, and
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
This year, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Office Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program partnered with women clientele at The Mountain Center for Recovery and Hope. The Nutrition Education Program’s “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum was utilized. This curriculum serves to teach limited resource adults the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. Another accompanying tool to further aid in healthier eating habits is NEP’s food and nutrition
