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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 89 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 161 |
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) | 93 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 152 |
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: Cheryl Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, when one would think of virtual classes, it usually entailed thoughts of adults being able to take online college courses while still being able to continue their normal day to day routine. Many public places one used to frequent without thinking anything about it, was drastically coming to a screeching halt! According to the United States Census Bureau, The COVID-19 pandemic was dramatically affecting the education field, and it wasn’t our typical col
Author: Cheryl Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As Extension Program Assistants, one never knows what speed bump they may have to cross. That is why one needs to be flexible in their programming and be ready to help see that the program they work in, is always one that people requests and want to participate in. With that being said, the local substance abuse rehab, had a few hurdles of their own. One entailed having to get used to three different directors throughout the past year. As the assistant worked with each &
Author: Matti Coffey
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating healthy reduces the risk of several chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. They also reference that most youth do not consume enough fruits and vegetables to reach the recommended amounts. Recently, Whitley County Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources department hosted a Farm Day and invited local schools. Whitley County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension wanted to address youth and teens obtain
