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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 20 |
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) | 20 |
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) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Kelsee Dewees
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should consume fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity. According to the CDC, children are eating more fruit, but their fruit and vegetable intake is still too low. Recommendations by the USDA, range from 1-2 cups for fruits and 1-3 cups for vegetables. In Knox County, Kentucky, the
Author: Kelsee Dewees
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the American Heart Association, the average American eats a large amount of excess sodium. On average, Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day. This is much more than the recommended amount of 2,300 milligrams each day. In an effort to educate participants, the Wilderness Trail Area FCS agents centered this year’s 25th Area Holiday Cooking School around using spices and herbs to create flavorful meals. The use of spices and herbs allows for reduc
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the American Heart Association, the average American eats a large amount of excess sodium. On average, Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day. This is much more than the recommended amount of 2,300 milligrams each day. In an effort to educate participants, the Wilderness Trail Area FCS agents centered this year’s 25th Area Holiday Cooking School around using spices and herbs to create flavorful meals. The use of spices and herbs allows for reduced sod
