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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 38 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 10 |
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) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 12 |
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) | 4000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 30 |
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) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Reda Fugate
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
We are a Small School in a small town in Eastern KY. Where statistics show health levels are lower than in other states. Our school partnered with The Perry County wellness Coalition and The University of KY Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior in Perry County, KY. Implementing healthy Choices for every body and Farm 2 School program curriculum. A 6 week program was held where 8th grade student learn how to make healthier choices in Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy foods and Fo
Author: Reda Fugate
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Reda E. FugateOct. 2018Diversity is what makes our county great.The Perry County Extension Service SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior partnered with a local business to conduct a series of 7 nutrition education classes using Healthy Choices for Every Body. The SNAP-ED assistant senior recognized the need to reach a diverse audience that included an individual who was blind. The SNAP-Ed assistant senior contacted the University of Kentucky in an effort to receive course m
