Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 79 |
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) | 3 |
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) | 4 |
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 |
| 2066.2) | 39 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 14 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruit provides nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.2% of adults in Kentucky reported consuming fruit less than one time daily. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a seven week program at the Adult Education Ce
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Each year 1 in 6 American’s get sick from eating contaminated food. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 15% of foods related to illness stem from not washing fruits and vegetables. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a 6 day program at the Rockcastle County Middle School using the Teen Cuisine curriculum with 8th grade students. 27 students participated in the program. Each lesson had a focus on f
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Center for Nutrition Studies, teaching kids to cook helps them do basic math (measuring), teaches patience, teaches the value of money, and most importantly it creates opportunities to talk about healthy choices in their diets.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a 6 day program at the Rockcastle County Middle School using the Teen Cuisine curriculum with 8th grade students. 25 students participated in the program.
Author: Rachel Wright
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity. Inactivity decreases with age and by the age of 75, 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women are no longer active. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a series of 7 lessons, each including physical activities tips at the Wayne Stewart Adult Daycare. At the conclusion of each l
