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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 200 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Heather Cheek
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In 2018, the State of Obesity Organization stated the combined rate for overweight and obese adolescents is 33.5% making Kentucky fall among the highest 15 states for overweight and obese children. Kentucky Health Facts stated that 40% of adults in Mason County are obese compared to the 35% in Kentucky as a whole. According to the CDC, around 49.7% and 43.2% of adolescents in Kentucky report consuming fruits and vegetables, respectively, less than one time a day. In an effort to increase the fru
Author: Anita Boyd
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The term “food resource management” is defined as managing food dollars wisely in order to provide healthy food for an individual or family for the entire month. Running out of food before the end of the month, before one’s next paycheck, or the next deposit of SNAP benefits, is a major problem for many families with limited resources. The Mason County Nutrition Education Program Assistant worked with a group of twenty (20) adults to help alleviate this problem. Us
Author: Anita Boyd
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that was first identified in December 2019, with patients reporting cases of fever and acute respiratory illness. Since that time, other countries, including the U.S., have seen cases of the illness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mason County EFNEP set-up "Brown Bag Projects" for community members in Mason County. These brown bags are free and champion at-home learning for youth, adults, and families to help during the crisis. The
Author: Lorin Fawns
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to Kentucky Health Facts in Mason County 80% of adults are overweight and only 8% eat the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables. At the Buffalo Trace Health Department, a community herb garden was planted by the Mason County Master Gardener Association. Debra Wallingford is a Master Gardener who worked with the health department and other Master Gardeners to ensure this project's success. Wallingford partnered with Bridget Lykins (BTHD Dietitian) to create a plan where t
Author: Lorin Fawns
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
During the pandemic, many nursing homes and rehab centers have limited to no access for residents to have visitors; this can be a depressing time. Gardening can provide a positive outcome for residents as it can decrease stress, encourage healthy eating, and be a source of exercise. The Kenton Pointe Assistated Living Community contact the Mason County Extension Office, asking for assistance starting a container garden for residents to care for and maintain. The horticulture agent encouraged the
