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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 300 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 150 |
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) | 15 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 30 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 9000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 400 |
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) | 250 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Kendyl Redding
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the 2018 Annual SNAP-Ed Report for Kentucky, at least one out of 3 Kentucky children are overweight or obese. Nearly half of Kentucky children consume fruits less than once daily, well below the 1½ to 2 cups daily recommended by USDA MyPlate. Children who consume low amounts of fruits and vegetables are at greater risk for many nutrition related health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily can help red
