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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 55 |
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) | 4 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 10 |
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: Stacey Stephens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the CDC in the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.Two of biggest culprits are: increased screen time, leading to a sedentary lifestyle, and choosing unhealthy grab and go snacks.Southside Elementary School 21st Century program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Program, through the University of Kentucky Harrison County Extension Office, partnered to help youth ma
Author: Stacey Stephens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As Covid-19 continued to prove difficult to reach clients in a class setting, the Harrison County Nutrition Education Program Assistant collaborated with the Cynthiana Harrison County Chamber of Commerce to education Harrison County residents on improving their diet, farmers markets, and food safety in the summer months. The Nutrition Education Program Assistant was invited to set up at the Summer Concert series and handouts were information on food safety, the local farmers market, and hea
