Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 174 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 20 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 150 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 50 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 2400 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 125 |
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 individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Mimi Quiroz
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Obesity and Cavity in Owen County.This summer at the Nutrition Education Program lessons at the Owen County Cooperative Extension Office, two of the eight women, that attended the Nutrition Education Program lessons came to the first and second lesson with large drinks from a local fast-food restaurant, I directed the lesson towards drinks and made emphasis on calories from sugary drinks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the fifth-highest rate o
Author: Mimi Quiroz
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Kids Safe at Home With Super Star Chef ProgramIn the summer, the Carroll County Extension Office hosted the Super Star Chef Program, a group of four dynamic and enthusiastic UK and Eastern Kentucky University students conducted this program for four days, all the kids wanted to enroll in this amazing and instructional program. The mission of Super Star Chef is to provide a fun and educational environment for youth to gain knowledge and learn skills leading to successful preparations in the
