Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and
vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card
2061.1)
42
Participants:
Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable
as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card or sampling
a recipe
2061.3)
12
Participants:
Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or
vegetable consumption as a result of participating in a Plate it up! Kentucky
Proud program
2061.5)
0
Vendors:
Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate it
up! Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed
2061.4)
0
Vendors:
Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate it
up! Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed
Consuming the recommended amount of vegetables each day is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity. This equals 2 to 3 cups of vegetables a day, depending on age and gender. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 6.3 percent of adults in Kentucky meet the daily vegetable intake recommendations. In order to increase vegetable consumption in Kentucky adults, the Fayette County Extension office hosted the workshop Sensati