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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 125 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 147 |
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) | 137 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 49 |
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) | 147 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In 2020 the Pandemic of the COVID-19 has threatened the lives and livelihood throughout the world. In Harlan County we rank 115 out of 120 counties in the overall health outcome. 32% obesity rate5.7% food environment index7.4% unemployment44% of children living in poverty. These numbers show the poverty rate and the impact that food insecurities can have on the members of the community. Harlan food insecurity rate is ranked at 28.3% with 11% likely ineligible according to
