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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 32 |
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) | 2 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 1073 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 62 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 3 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 3 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 2046 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 34 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Cheryl Owens
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
With youth and families in mind, many don’t choose healthieralternatives when it comes to food. Thisis due to limited resources unhealthy eating habits, and lack of propernutritional education. Through thecollaborative efforts between the Cooperative Extension Service EFNEP (ExpandedFood Nutrition Education Program) assistant, and the Comprehensive Care YouthProgram Counselor, the summer youth program addressed these issues with theLEAP and Teen Cuisine Curriculum.&nb
Author: Cheryl Owens
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The Cooperative Extension Service through the EFNEP,(Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program) assistant works with a local rehabmade up pregnant women and new mom’s coming off drugs. They are going from a reckless lifestyle to amore healthy responsible way of living for themselves and their families. According to one of the quotes from the Marchof Dimes, “each year in the United States, more than 120,000 babies are bornwith a birth defect.” They also hav
