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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
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 |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 5 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Community Garden at Public HousingTodd County Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant, Todd County Extension Agent for Agriculture, and the Family and Consumer Sciences Summer Intern partnered together to plant a community garden at Todd County Public Housing “Pennyrile Village”. The extension staff worked with the residence to place large pots around different locations in common areas for the community to share in growing fresh vegetables.Member of the NEP Assistants &ldq
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the most recent data about Todd County from KentuckyHealthFacts.org, 38% of adults in Todd County do not engage in regular physical activity, 32% are obese, 70% are overweight and only 17% eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.During 2017/2018 program year Todd County Nutrition Education Assistant enrolled participants, offered nutritious samples at food commodity programs, helped distribute healthy food for children on weekends, worked in community gardens at local pu
Author: Curtis Judy
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
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Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Pre-planning meals helps individuals and families save money as well as incorporate more healthy foods into their diets. Typically, the entrée, consisting of protein, is the main component of a meal and can be the most expensive. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a healthy eating pattern which includes a variety of protein foods in nutrient-dense forms. The protein foods group comprises a broad group of foods from both animal and plant sources and includes several subgr
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the U.S.. According to the U.S. Census, approximately 19% of Kentucky’s total population is living in poverty; and, approximately 27% percent of children and youth under the age of 18 live in poverty. KY Dept of Education School Report Card for 2017-18 shows 53.4% of youth receive free lunch and 7.5% receive a reduced lunch rate.Todd County Nutrition Education Pro
