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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 119 |
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) | 47 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 32 |
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) | 4284 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
This year, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) partnered with young adults at Job Corps. The Nutrition Education Program’s “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum was utilized. One of the core lessons in this curriculum is “Eating Better on a Budget”. This particular lesson is essential to emerging adults because it equips them with practical skills to manage their limited financial resources while maintaining a healthy diet.
