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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 48 |
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 farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 15 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
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) | 378 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 15 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Velma Mullins
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Childhood obesity is an issue in children and adults in Laurel County, Kentucky. Many children are unaware of the difference between healthy foods and foods which offer little but empty calories. The Laurel County Expanded Food and Nutrition Program assistant partnered with the Laurel County Public Schools and the East Bernstadt Independent Schools to teach kindergarten students about MY Plate. The assistant came to eight classrooms six times throughout the school year. T
Author: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Families suffering from food insecurity is an increasing need in our community. God’s Pantry Food Bank estimates that 1 in 5 children and 1 in 4 senior citizens are utilizing their services at least once a month. To address this need the Laurel County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent is collaborating with several local organizations to ensure access to sufficient food supplies for individuals and families. This past year the Extension Office has coordinated with the Ke
Author: Michelle House
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Middle schoolers are hard to reach because they go with what actions are trending as popular. They may not eat veggies because fries are what others are grabbing. They may not be physically active because messaging, texting, and video calling are all the rage. Goodness knows this age group is too busy to bother themselves with thoughts of food safety. All of this leads to poor food choices, obesity and chronic conditions, and possibly more days sick from not washing hands
Author: Michelle House
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
It is much easier to choose convenience foods and ready made meals that take less time to prepare and are seemingly cheaper on the wallet.In Laurel County Kentucky the local Nutrition Education Program assistant worked with a group of residents all adults with various ages for seven weeks. Each week a different topic and recipe was brought to the participants' attention. Hands-on, interactive recipe preparation, the information publications, as well as recipe-related reinforcemen
Author: Michelle House
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Food safety behaviors are often spoken of and even expected by consumers on public institutions but those same whisperings and standards are omitted at home.Fourteen participants met with the Laurel County Nutrition Education Program assistant seven times to discuss Healthy Choices for Every Body. After these sever lessons, 100% (14 of 14) of participants improved their knowledge and behavior practices regarding general food safety as well as cleaning items and surfaces before, during, and
Author: Michelle House
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The popular and seemingly harmless thing to do is be online, in front of a gadget, and/or sit inside when there is real life to live. Caregivers are afraid to allow children to be outside unattended and often their energy is spent on devices; with the obesity epidemic this needed addressed.Partnering with a local independent school, the Laurel County Nutrition Education Program assistant met with the third through fifth graders six times to discuss healthier food and behavior choices. &nbs
