Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 23 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 23 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 14 |
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) | 1 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 0 |
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 |
Success Stories
Taylor County Primary Family Nutrition Class
Author: Angela Freeman
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
"Research shows that family meals promote healthier eating -- more fruits, vegetables and fiber; less fried food; and often fewer calories," says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Angela Ginn. (February 24, 2014, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) “Children who eat regular family dinners also consume more fruits, vegetables, vitamins and micronutrients, as well as fewer fried foods and soft drinks. And the nutritional benefits keep paying dividends
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