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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 175 |
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) | 1 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 11 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 6 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 651 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 6 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Melissa Webb
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
It is extremely important for young children to know where their food comes from and to know how it grows. By knowing where their food comes from, they are more likely to try new foods and help prepare family meals. A study conducted by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) found that in 2007–2010, 60% of children aged 1–18 years did not meet U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Patterns fruit intake recommendations, and 93% did not meet vegetable recommendations. The
Author: Melissa Webb
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the US Census Bureau, in Hopkins County, there are more than 2900 people over the age of 60 and over 1300 live alone. This can create great challenges for those individuals in regards to their overall health; primarily their physical health, mental health, and nutritional needsThe Nutrition Education Program in Hopkins County lead a class that focuses on healthy eating, budgeting and food safety in partnership with the Dawson Springs Senior Center, it consisted of 8 senior ci
Author: Melissa Webb
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
It is estimated over 40% of children are left home at some time, due to parents working multiple jobs. The Nutrition Education Program in Hopkins County partnered with the Hopkins County Housing Authority to present a 6 session class to teach Stay at home Children cooking methods without using the stove-top and oven. The children ages 6-12 were taught meals they could easily make, that tasted great and were nutritious. One student said, “With me being the oldest and in charge of meals we a
Author: Melissa Webb
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Hopkins County NEP paraprofessional taught 65 number of limited resource families how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food resources effectively. 98.5% of NEP families made an improvement in the nutritional quality of their diet. 52% of NEP graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label. 56% of fami
