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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 176 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 290 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 68 |
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) | 2 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 18 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 6 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Fruits and Vegetables contribute important nutrients for the human body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the average Kentuckian only eats vegetables one time per day. The United States Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines recommends an average of 2 ½ cups from the vegetable group per day. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, KY partnered with the local Farmer’s Market and Senior Citizens Center to enc
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The main source of dairy consumption is consumed through milk. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant noticed many residents in Rockcastle County, KY were consuming “Vitamin D” or whole milk. When asked about their milk choice, residence stated it was healthier.A seven week program on Healthy Choices was offered in Rockcastle County, Kentucky at the local Extension Office to middle aged adults. A lesson on MyPlate was taught with a focus on dairy and the nutrit
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Kentucky now has the fifth highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released September 2016. Kentucky’s current obesity rate is 34.6%. In Rockcastle County, KY that rate is above the state average at 39.4%.The Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, KY partnered with a local company to offer a Healthy Choices Class for employees. 11 employees enrolled in the Healthy Choices class. The curriculu
