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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 351 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 78 |
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) | 351 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
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: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Advanced technology has helped with keeping kitchen appliances trendy. Air fryers being one of many of those appliances that have many people questioning if that product would be useful to them to make cooking more efficient and less time consuming. To increase consumer awareness of the versatility of an air fryer, the Montgomery County Family and Consumer Sciences agent hosted a "Trendy Kitchen Appliances" 3-series workshop. The purpose of the programs was to educate participants on w
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the 2021 Annual Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Report for Kentucky, today, 60% of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease. These include heart disease and stroke, cancer, and diabetes. These diseases are all associated with obesity and physical inactivity. In 2020, Kentucky ranked in the top five states in the country for obesity with a rate of 36.6% for adults. The percentage of physically inactive Kentuckians is 32%, ranking i
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the obesity rate for children ages 9 to 12 in Kentucky is 20.2%. The Montgomery County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as an important health issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort to address this problem, the Montgomery County Family Consumer Science agent and&
