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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 67 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 312 |
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) | 43 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 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) |
| 2066.3) | 4510 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Heather Shaw
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2019 data from the State of Childhood Obesity, Kentucky ranks #1 in childhood obesity for kids aged 10-17 years old. High obesity rates have been linked to many health problems including heart disease. In order to address this serious issue, the public library teamed up with the county extension office. The library helped recruit youth from the summer reading program. They also provided some funds for the class to take place. A member from the library staff w
Author: Heather Shaw
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges as extension was no longer able to conduct programming in the school in Metcalfe County. Child poverty is prevalent in this rural county, with 37% of children considered to be living in poverty according to www.kidscounty.org. Also, almost a quarter of all children there are living in food insecure households. The SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program) Education Assistant did not want to lose connection with students here, so she took this
Author: Heather Shaw
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Cooking is a life skill. The 21st century after school program director in Metcalfe County would agree. She has partnered with the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program) Program Assistant for several years to make sure this life skill gets taught to her students every school year. This year proved more challenging as the rules changed regarding entering school buildings due to Covid threats. To combat this issue, the SNAP Assistant and Program Director decided to
