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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 14 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to kentuckyhealthfacts.org, reports that 22% of Washington County residents report having hypertension and being physically unhealthy at least 5 days a month.To combat these numbers the Washington County Family Consumer Science agent and the Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Assistant (SNAP-Ed) offered a Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle course titled Biggest Winner: Goals Edition.On-line Facebook LIVE nutrition videos and recipe demonstrations were held weekly for 3 months.  
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
One of the goals of the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is to provide nutrition information to the residents of Kentucky. As a result of COVID-19, delivery methods for NEP were altered drastically. In-person classes were canceled because of COVID restrictions. On-Line and Facebook LIVE classes were the best way for the Washington County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant to reach participants. The Kentucky NEP develops an annual recipe calendar full of healthy, easy to prepare recipe
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to kentuckyhealthfacts.org, reports that 22% of Washington County residents report having hypertension and being physically unhealthy at least 5 days a month.To combat these numbers the Washington County Family Consumer Science agent and the Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Assistant (SNAP-Ed) offered a Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle course titled Big Blue GoalsNutrition classes and recipe demonstrations were held weekly for 3 months. Four participants and 9 additional p
