Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 75 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 20 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 15 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 43 |
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) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Todd County Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant taught the Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum to a group who met during lunch for 7 weeks. The program lessons; My Plate, Keep Foods Safe, Reading Labels, Breakfast Made Easy, Eating Better on a Budget, Planning Meals, and Know the Limits were taught. During each lesson, the program ended with an emphasis on increasing daily physical activity.The NEP Assistant had a healthy recipe ready when group arrived. While partic
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Todd County, KY has a population estimate of 12,311, 18% poverty level and a median household income of $38,248.00 per United States Census Bureau. The Todd County Nutrition Education Program goal is to help participants make nutritious food choices within a limited budget.The “Healthy Choices for Everybody” Curriculum is utilized by the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant to teach all adult programs. Classes may be promoted using different names, to appeal to dif
Author: Jill Harris
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the State of Obesity report, the current obesity rate (2017) for Kentucky is 34.3%. For obesity-related health issues, Kentucky ranks seventh in the country for diabetes and fifth for hypertension. Furthermore, the Todd County Extension Council has identified obesity as a grassroots issue facing this community. Healthy eating habits are a key factor for a healthy weight. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognizes the role that communities and environments provide in s
Author: Amy Stooksbury
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Census reporter.org shows Todd County has a 19% poverty rate for seniors over the age of 65. To help meet the needs of seniors, the Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS) Todd County Senior Center provides meals and services free to individuals 60 years and older on a daily basis. Seniors enjoy the fellowship with other seniors, but for most seniors, the lunch meal is the main source of nutrition for the day. The outbreak of Covid-19 closed the Todd County Senior Citizens Center
