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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 100 |
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) | 50 |
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) | 20000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Making Better Lifestyle ChoicesAccording to the 2019 data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps website, the adult obesity rate in Pulaski County is 37%. High obesity rates have been linked to many health problems, including heart disease and stroke. In order to address this, a seven-session curriculum, Healthy Choices for Every Body program was conducted by the Pulaski County Cooperative Extension Service SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) assistant.
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Migrant Youth Learn About Hand WashingWith the increase of COVID-19 cases, hand washing is more important than ever. Studies have shown that proper hand washing and following the rules of food safety can significantly prevent the spread of diseases. To address this, the Pulaski County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant collaborated with the Migrant Summer Camp to educate migrant youth on the importance of washing their hands.Migrant Summer Camp is a week
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Providing Resources for the Food PantryThe COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in demand for emergency food boxes as more families faced layoffs and cutbacks in Pulaski County. Pulaski County’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Assistant partnered with God’s Food Pantry to get nutrition information and healthy recipes into food boxes for families in the community. Sharing information and recipes from our Healthy Choices for Every Body Curriculu
