Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 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) |
| 2066.5) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 500 |
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) | 100 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of being an obese adult, therefore developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age. In Kentucky, 20.8% of youth ages 10-17 have obesity. By participating in nutrition education and exposing children to nutritious foods, they will make their own decisions about what to consume, therefore giving them a better likelihood to decrease their chances of obesity. Eighteen Carlisle County Elementary 4th grade students
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program improves low-income individuals' and families' health by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Eating nutritious foods will make a difference in a person's health and how we feel in general. Healthy foods and beverages can increase energy levels, improve digestion, and prevention of chronic diseases. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides a monthly food package tailored for qualifying families and seniors to help stret
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges. It brought changes in how families interact, how businesses operate, how students attended classes, and how basic needs were obtained. The global pandemic did not change what we do at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. It only challenged us to find new ways to reach our clientele. The Hickman County Extension Staff wanted a way to continue the high-quality educational programs to continue through the worldwide pand
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Carlisle County paraprofessional provided Healthy Choices for Everybody lessons during the distribution of commodities, having an attendance of approximately 20 participants. In March 2020, the pandemic of the COVID-19 closed all physical locations for in-person sessions; therefore, the sessions could not take place. Additionally, due to the shutdown, there were no longer volunteers to prepare the commodities for distribution. Carlisle County Extension was able to fil
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
One week after creating the Facebook page, we had to pivot to online marketing and programming due to COVID-19. The SNAP-Ed assistant working from home used this time to market her program to both counties. The FCS agent began to assist her in recording and posting food preparation videos. The platform's content included the monthly recipes from the SNAP Nutrition Calendar, Chop Chop and Seasoned Newsletters, and basic cooking demonstrations videos on Mama Mia Pizza Pockets. The content was
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Story Walk increases literacy and local food awareness.In 2013-2015, 31.9% of adults in Hickman County age 20 and over reported no leisure-time physical activity (Hickman County Data Profile, CES Community Assessment 2019). Simultaneously, only 76.1% of children entering kindergarten are ready to learn (2020 Early Childhood Profile). Physical activity, healthy local food choices, and early community literacy opportunities were strategically combined through the Story Walk experience. The Hi
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
With Covid-19 shutting down in-person classes in March of 2020, the Hickman/Carlisle County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant decided to continue reaching clientele safely by choosing to use social media as a platform. Researched-based information from the "Healthy Choices for Every Body" curriculum showed how to access food and ways to stretch food dollars during a pandemic. A quick, private Facebook group proved to be the easiest way to prov
