Meade County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 3250 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 89 |
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) | 10 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Poor Health is a Challenge
Author: Teresa King
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Poverty and poor health are a challenge, especially when incarcerated. There are several reasons for these issues. The lack of nutrition education is one.To educate the inmates, the Meade County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Assistant partnered with the Meade County Detention Center and conducted a six-week Healthy Choices for Every Body Program. During the series of classes, fourteen male inmates learned about nutrition, food safety, meal planning, food budgeting and the i
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