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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 9769 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 62 |
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) | 17 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 361 |
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) | 11 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Rhonda Harris-Page
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Metcalfe County NEP sponsored and hosted the revival of the annual Baby Open House Baby Safety Fair event.Metcalfe County is a small, rural agricultural community in south central Kentucky. Due to the geography of the Appalachian foothills in our community, there are many families living in isolated areas. The poverty rate in Metcalfe County is 19.8%. According to the most recently available annual report on child fatality and near fatality, by the Commonwealth of Kentucky&rsq
Author: Rhonda Harris-Page
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
21% of adults in the United States were illiterate in 2022. 54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level, per the National Literacy institute.With family farms on the decline, less than 2% of the United States population contribute to the food systems and at least two generation from the family farm. (Per the USDA) People are not aware of where their food really comes from. The future of agriculture and food production depends on our youth. Raising agriculture awareness for our communit
Author: Rhonda Harris-Page
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Youth 2024 EFNEPThis country’s obesity levels are producing staggering increases in health care costs. In the U.S, alone, the condition has resulted in costs of over $147 billion for a single year. The human suffering and health care costs linked to obesity continue to mount. Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity rates have tripled; today, nearly one in three children in America is overweight or obese. Estimates show that that by 2030, almost half of Americans will be obese. If trends
Author: Rhonda Harris-Page
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Why It MattersChildren with Obesity are more likely to have numerous health conditions. These include high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Children with obesity are also more likely to have obesity as an adult. Adults with obesity have a higher risk of developing many diseases. These include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Obesity costs in the US healthcare system almost $173 billion a year.Obesity also affects the nation’s military readiness. Only 2 in 5 youn
