Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or
vegetables daily
2066.2)
400
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)
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)
0
Number of individuals who reported increased
knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label
Spider Snack Success March 2024 Nutrition and physical activity are important for children to live a healthy lifestyle. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that children eat fewer fruits and vegetables than the recommended daily amount. To aid in helping with the problem, the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant at the Nelson County Cooperative Extension Office taught a weekly, 1 hour program to a group of 25 kindergarteners at Foster Heights Elem