Muhlenberg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 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) |
| 2066.5) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 30 |
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) | 30 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Chopped 4-H Edition
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Chopped 4-H Edition Day Camp.Muhlenberg County 4-H and Youth Development Agent, 4-H Program Assistant, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program assistant collaborated to offer Chopped 4-H Edition. The group followed the Super Star Chef Day Camp program. 20 students, both male and female in grades 4-7 participated. Four staff members and three volunteers worked with students in a hand-on educational setting to improve important life skills. &n
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Chopped: 4-H Edition
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Muhlenberg County 4-H and Youth Development Agent, 4-H Program Assistant, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program assistant collaborated to offer Chopped 4-H Edition. The group followed the Super Star Chef Day Camp program. 20 students, both male and female in grades 4-7 participated. Four staff members and three volunteers worked with students in a hand-on educational setting to improve important life skills. A pre-test and a post-test evaluation was conducte
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Big Blue Power of Produce Tokens
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Farmer’s Market Big Blue Power of ProduceToo few U.S. residents consume the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. Following a dietary pattern that includes sufficient fruits and vegetables can help protect against some chronic conditions that are among the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Continued efforts to increase fruit and vegetable consumption by improving access and affordability will help mitigate health disparities among U.S. residents. Overall, 10.0
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