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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) | 10 |
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 the National Library of Medicine, eating a varied diet of fruit and vegetables can help protect against several serious and costly chronic diseases. Despite the health benefits, the youth of Washington County are not getting sufficient fruit and vegetables in their daily diet. The Washington County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant, in partnership with Washington County Elementary School, conducted a 6-class series from the Healthy Choices for Every Body
