Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 11 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 14 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 28 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 34 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancers. According to the 2017 Nutrition Education Program Annual Report data gathered in 2013 indicated that 43.2% of Leslie County's population were considered obese. Also, 37% of the county’s population does not consider themselves physically active. Increased
Author: Tonya Gilbert
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Poverty affects a large percent of the population in Leslie County. Information gathered by the US Census Bureau in their most recent survey reported that $14,653 was the average income of individuals across the county. Recently, the SNAP-Ed Program, a part of the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program, was introduced to this area by the Leslie County Cooperative Extension Service. In an effort to provide information to its residents, this office has partnered with the Leslie County School Distric
Author: Tonya Gilbert
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Obesity is a prevalent problem in Leslie County. Lack of physical activity and poor diet appear to be the key factors. According to a recent study conducted by the UK Markey Cancer Control Program and the College of Public Health, 71% of the population was reported being overweight. The study confirmed that 37% of individuals were not participating in physical activity, while only 6% were consuming five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Earlier this year, the SNAP-Ed Program was i
Author: Brittany Bowling
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the CDC 60% of children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, and as they get older children eat even less fruit. With obesity at an all-time high in the state of Kentucky, the Leslie County FCS Agent implement The Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Preschoolers (LEAP) at the Creative Minds Learning Center. Books such as Germs, Germs, Germs, “Clarabella’s Teeth”,” Why should I Eat Well”, “Dinosaur Diner”, and many more were read, phy
