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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 45 |
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) |
| 2066.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 200 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 60 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Stacey Stephens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) one out of ten American’s get the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables. The CDC also states that 26.8% of children between two to five years old and 26.1% of children six to 11 years old consume ready-to-eat cereal high in sugar. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for American recommend we get one and half to two cups of fruit and two to three cups of vegetable per day.To help the Harrison County community increase their intake o
Author: Stacey Stephens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2020/2021 data from Sate of Childhood Obesity website Kentucky youth between ages 10-17 are ranked 2nd in obesity with 25% of youth. This is a 6% increase from 2018 according to the website.The Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-Ed) partnered with Westside Elementary School 21st Century afterschool program to help the youth grades 3-5 make healthy choices in their lives. Using the LEAP program (Literacy, eating, and activity) curriculum developed by the Kentucky Depa
