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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 21 |
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) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 21 |
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) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Vanessa Harris
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Menifee County School District provides students of Menifee County with academic enrichment opportunities through a 21st Century Champions Grant Program that was started in 2018 and has served 272 students. The program in partnership with the local community is customized and individualized to meet the specific needs of the school and its community. The grant provides support for students during non-school hours by offering tutoring when needed and other creative learning experiences. Due to
Author: Vanessa Harris
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2020 Kentucky Diabetes Fact Sheet, from 2000 to 2018, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes in Kentucky has doubled from 6.5% (198,052) to 13.7% (474,456). Kentucky is the 8th highest in the U.S. for diabetes prevalence. In Appalachia, the rate for diabetes is 16.8% compared to 12.5% in non-Appalachian counties. The Menifee County SNAP-ED assistant taught seven Healthy Choices for Every Body lessons to a group of Homemakers at the Menifee County Extension Office. The less
Author: Vanessa Harris
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
PICKING YOUR PROTEINS &nb
Author: Vanessa Harris
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to kyhealthfacts.org from 2016 to 2018 in Menifee County, the obesity rate for adults was 52% and overweight percent for adults was 87%. The Menifee County SNAP-ED Assistant partnered with the Project Worth Food Pantry Clothing Room, to present seven lessons from the Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum to six limited resources families. Two of the participants showed 100% improvement in diet quality, food resource management, physical activity and food safety. One participan
