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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
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| 2066.1) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 75 |
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: Robin Burton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic many Kentucky schools and childcare facilities had to offer virtual educational options during the 2020 – 2021 school year in an effort to combat the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus. As a result of not being able to attend school in-person these youth experienced situations where they were often required to care for and prepare meals and snacks for themselves. It is proven through various research that youth who possess basic cooking skills
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that adults diagnosed with various developmental and intellectual disabilities are more likely to deal with co-morbidities such as obesity, smoking, heart disease and diabetes. In an effort to address these health concerns the Grayson County Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with CommuniCare of Leitchfield, KY to provide nutrition education classes to this specific audience. The Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculum was utilized to t
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services states that “thirty-eight percent of Kentucky children ages 10-17 are considered overweight or obese (chfs.ky.gov).” Because the obesity rate is so high in our state, it is imperative that children learn how to eat properly and the importance of physical activity as early as possible. The Nutrition Education Program Assistant from Grayson County recently taught a series of nutrition lessons to the fourth-grade classes at Caney
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement from 2019 states that, “Excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, contributes to the high prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity, especially among children and adolescents who are socioeconomically vulnerable. It also increases the risk for dental decay, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disease, and all-cause mortality https
Author: Robin Burton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Grayson County, KY ranks high among adult diseases. It has been reported that there is a 35% prevalence of hypertension among the residents of our county, whereas, Kentucky has a whole is ranked at 39%. There is an 18% prevalence of diabetes in our county, while the entire state reports only a 13% ranking. Also, 34% of adults report they have less than good health (https://kentuckyhealthfacts.org/data/location/show.aspx?loc=43). All three of these issues can be related to poor nutrition.Re
