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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 1777 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 36 |
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) |
| 2066.5) | 38 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 24 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 36 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Nancy Doyle
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Kentuckians are dying from heart disease and cancer at higher rates than all Americans and they have a lower life expectancy. The obesity epidemic, increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress, and lack of built environments are other factors that threaten the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. The educational program responseIn an effort to increase the well-being of families and increase their abilities to make healthy food choices by preparing meals at home, the Simpson
Author: Amy Lawrence
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to a survey conducted by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), on the survey date of March 29, 2019, there were 28,452 clients in substance abuse treatment in Kentucky (with 87%, or 449 substance use treatment facilities, reporting). In conjunction with the alarming number of people in recovery is the theory that “Nutrition intervention for people who use drugs or are undergoing treatment for recovery is underused; comprehensive programs addres
Author: Amy Lawrence
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Food resource management and food safety are two critical areas affecting Kentuckians. According to Feeding America, (feedingamerica.org), 44 million people in the US are food insecure, including 13 million children. Food Insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as "the lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life. Feeding America states that "Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increa
