Muhlenberg County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 12 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 46 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 50 |
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) | 47 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Why Food Safety Matters for Seniors
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation. Cheryl Spain, the director of the Muhlenberg County Senior Center reached out to the Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior in Muhlenberg County about Nutrition Education and Food Safety classes for seniors who visit the Senior Center daily. She was concerned about the seniors’ improper handling of their lunch leftovers. According to the CDC, seniors are at higher risk for complications from foodborne pathogens and have increased vulnerabi
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Teen Cuisine at Muhlenberg County High School
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.Teen eating habits are crucial for understanding their health and well-being. Here are some relevant statistics about teen eating patterns: Diet Quality, according to the CDC, only about 2% of adolescents meet the recommended daily intake for fruits and vegetables. Fast Food Consumption, The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that approximately 30% of adolescents consume fast food three or more times per week, which is linked to higher intakes of calories, sat
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Greenville Elementary Third grade LEAP
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky has one of the highest prevalence for pediatric obesity in the nation. Approximately 38% of Kentucky children ages 5-10 years are considered overweight or obese according to BMI-for-age standards. Half of Kentucky’s children in limited resource families are overweight or obese.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).To address this issue of chi
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Holly Jolly Bash
Author: Alex Kelly
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Participating as a vendor at Longest Elementary School's Holly Jolly Bash was an incredibly rewarding experience. We had the opportunity to provide a fun, nutritious Christmas-themed snack that introduced the students to something new and exciting—hummus! The goal was simple: to offer a healthy, delicious, and enjoyable food option that would not only nourish the kids but also encourage them to try something they had never experienced before. Out of the 408 students who attended the ev
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Stay Healthy As You Age
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.According to Kentucky by the Numbers about 21% of the population in Muhlenberg county is over the age of 65. 21.3% of the senior adults in Muhlenberg report they are in poor or fair health, 37% of the group were diagnosed with hypertension and 11% diagnosed with diabetes. To address this issue the Muhlenberg County Nutrition Education Program partnered with the Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens center to offer Healthy Choices for Everybody.Describe th
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LEAP at Longest Elementary
Author: Viola Wood
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky has one of the highest prevalence for pediatric obesity in the nation. Approximately 38% of Kentucky children ages 5-10 years are considered overweight or obese according to BMI-for-age standards. Half of Kentucky’s children in limited resource families are overweight or obese.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).To address this issue of chi
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