Pulaski County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 350 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 200 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 10000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 20 |
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) | 350 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Small Steps to a Healthy Life
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.Compared to the national average, Kentucky is one of the most challenged states dealing with substance misuse, substance use disorder, and overdose. Percentage estimates for 2019-2020 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicate an average of 10.69% of Kentuckians aged 12 or older have used illicit drugs over the past month. Communities throughout the state have established substance use recovery programs to support those se
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Families Cooking Together
Author: Margie Hernandez
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.Obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years, in part because Americans are depending on convenience foods that have more calories than nutrients. Due to this rise, American children may have shorter expected lifespans than their parents and can be overweight and malnourished. Learning how to eat right in childhood is important for creating a foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating and a way to help children eat healthy is by simply cooking with them.
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"How To Get Out of Mealtime Rut"
Author: Edith Lovett
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.The cook in the family often feels like they are preparing the same meals and snacks over and over daily Practical strategies that make meal planning and preparation easier for the client were sharedDescribe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).How to have more variety in meals prepared daily for your family.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.500 variety of cooks in homesProvide a Statement o
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