Trigg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2070 - Cook Together, Eat Together
2070.1) 14

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods
2070.2) 10

Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals
2070.3) 10

Number of individuals who adopted one or more practices to reduce food shopping costs (e.g. comparing prices, planning meals, making shopping lists) 


Success Stories

Cook Together Eat Together

Author: Cecelia Hostilo

Major Program: Cook Together, Eat Together

Trigg County is a rural county in Western Kentucky that has its share of health related issues.  Statistics from Kentucky Kids Count from 2015-17 and 2016-18 report 38% of Trigg Countians lack physical activity, 77% are overweight, and 38% suffer from obesity.  Only 7% of the population get the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables.  Kentucky By the Numbers data shows that 28% of Trigg Countians report less than good health.  Since it is a commonly held belief that good

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