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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 53 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 13 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 62 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 10 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Rachael Price
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Grant County, KY has an obesity rate of 35.6% and a physical activity rate of 30.2%. The Grant County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Program in collaboration with Williamstown Independent and Grant County Schools offered Recipe for Life.A total of 56 5th grade students participated it the program. Over 40% of Williamstown Independent elementary students and over 50% of Grant County elementary students scored at the novice or apprentice level in math. Food p
Author: Lorie Dunn
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According for Feed America, Kentucky has a food insecurity rate of 18% for children and 15% for the overall population. Grant County has a 37% population that are below the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program threshold of 130% of poverty. The county had a strong need for gardening and food preservation. The Grant County Nutrition Education Program in conjunction with Grant County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, Grant County Community Action Agency and Grant County
Author: Lorie Dunn
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Fall Comfort Foods and Nutrition In Grant County 2408 Families receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits. Grant County Nutrition Education Program, Grant County Public Library, and Grant County Community Action Agency identified families who needed assistance to make their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits stretch throughout the month. Using the Healthy Choices curriculum, a series of seven classes we
Author: Lorie Dunn
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Grant County has an obesity rate of 35.6% and Sherman Elementary School has 100% of families receiving free lunches. Grant County’s Nutrition Education Program cooperated with the Sherman Family Resource Center, Sherman Advisory Council, the Grant County Community Action Agency, and a Spanish translator provided by the University of Kentucky, to offer 7 classes in the Healthy Choices Curriculum. Low income parents, relativ
Author: Lorie Dunn
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
During this current Covid-19 crisis, we faced the challenge of reaching out to our fellow Grant County residents while still remaining socially distant. Many families are now struggling to change the way they remain healthy and physically active. Currently, Grant County KY has an Adult obesity rate of 35.6% and a physical activity rate of 30.2%. . Due to these concerns, the Grant County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP) took the opportunity to start a F
