Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 120 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 120 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 205 |
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) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The successful partnership between Pike County Cooperative Extension Service, The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), and West care Rehabilitation continues to provide healthy eating and lifestyle education so that clients can make better nutritional and physical activity choices. THE HEALTHY CHOICES FOR EVERYBODY curriculum teaches clients how to make healthy food choices; food portion sizes; healthier alternatives to fast and prepackaged meals; food preparation skills,
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Pike County Cooperative Extension Service Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program (EFNEP) and the Goodwill Rise Program teamed up to provide healthy eating and lifestyle education so clients can make better nutritional and physical activity choices.Using the ”Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum, the EFENP Assistant taught the MyPlate food/meal plan; the importance of limiting fat, sugar, and sodium in the diet: how to read a label; menu planning; preparing heal
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Pike County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program once again partnered with the Ladies West Care Rehabilitation group to educate clients on how to make healthier food choices and options available for physical activity. Seven required lessons were taught using the Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum. Clients received information on the following: how to figure out h
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Expanded Food and nutrition Education Program and the Pike County Cooperative Extension Service have partnered with West Care Rehabilitation, a non- profit organization whose services include both substance and mental abuse and addiction treatment. By using “the Healthy Choices for Everybody” curriculum, participants became more aware of proper measuring techniques usi
Author: Valerie Robinette
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) assistant partnered with Feds Creek Elementary School to provide nutrition and health education opportunities for local students using the Professor Popcorn curriculumStudents were instructed on correct food portion sizes and the MyPlate plan making half your plates fruits and vegetables, followed with a whole grain, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Students learned about the vitamins and minerals derived from foods; and why it is importa
