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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 10080 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 56 |
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) |
| 2066.5) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 40 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Choosing More Fruits and Vegetables In Pulaski County, only 7.4% of adults consumed five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day between 2013-2015. (Building Strong Families in Pulaski County 2018). Consuming enough fruits and vegetables is part of an overall healthy diet. This helps reduce the risk of many chronic diseases including; cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity. In order to address the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diet, a
Author: Bethany Wilson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Pulaski County Extension joined in with 21 others nonprofit organizations and 18 Food Vendors at the “Sample of Somerset” an evening event that was attended by more than 1,000 people. Attendees received educational information about the services provided by the Pulaski Extension Service while sampling delicious foods from the local food suppliers and restaurants. Extension Agents had the opportunity to share with the participants the different programs offered by th
