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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