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| 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) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 9 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 4 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 3000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Reda Fugate
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Reda E. FugateSNAP-ED Assistant SeniorPerry County, KYWhat Happens When You Give a Kid a Seed?The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant Senior in Perry County partnered with the University of Kentucky Health Care Program to distribute seeds and gardening materials for Victory Gardens in Perry County during the pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on employment, food insecurity had greatly increased in the county. Also, the pandemic necessitated
Author: Reda Fugate
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Reda Fugate Perry County Assistant SeniorJuly 6,2022Moving Out The Perry County School District collaborated with Perry County Supplemental Nutrition Education Program (SNAP-ED) Assistant Senior for nutrition education for a senior class. Where numerous students would be leaving foster care upon graduation. A series of seven classes were held with the students using University of Kentucky Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum with focus on Diet Quality and Food Resource Ma
Author: Reda Fugate
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
A local Recovery center in Perry County partnered with University of KY Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior in Perry County for a series seven Nutrition Education classes focusing on the coalition with recovery and nutrition. Using Healthy Choices curriculum seven sessions were taught. Where healthy meals were made and sampled by participants. Recipes were given along with nutrition education information participants interacted with each other in preparation for meal. Where knife handin
