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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 10 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 45 |
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) | 5 |
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) | 1 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
25% of one Nutrition education class indicated pre-existing medical conditions. This caused concern on the part of the NEP paraprofessional. Lessons from the curriculum, “Healthy Choices for Every Body”, identified nutrition requirements and limitations, answering many questions for these clients while reinforcing or discouraging their present practices. Valuing the partnership that had been created with the local Health Department, the NEP Assistant gave these adults a schedul
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
As a result of participating in the Nutrition Education Program classes, three female participants felt comfortable enough to offer to assist the NEP paraprofessional as leaders in serving breakfast to the staff and parents of the Cadiz Child Development Center. The purpose of the breakfast was reaching out for more participants for the Nutrition classes through publicity and incentives. The breakfast was held at the housing authority community where the Head Start is located. The director
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians and Trigg Countians. Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancers. The Healthcare Profile for winter 2014 indicates that 33.8% of adults are obese and 35.3% are physically inactive. 11.8% of adults in the county have diabetes. 28.7% (23.2-33.45) of Trigg Countians report having been diagnosed with high
Author: Relissa Torian
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
At the end of the third lesson, “Knowing the Limits for Every Body,” a female participant shared with the class that she always adds salt to her foods before tasting. Challenged by the lesson, she is taking one week at a time, reducing her sodium intake by NOT adding salt to prepared foods, eating more fresh foods, and less canned or processed foodsDuring a visit at Farmer’s Market, her healthy eating choices were rewarded. The local FCS Agent along with Dietetics students from
