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Access To Healthy And Nutritious Food In Utah: Results From The 2024 Utah Wellbeing Survey, Heather H. Kelley, Palak Gupta, Courtney G. Flint
Access To Healthy And Nutritious Food In Utah: Results From The 2024 Utah Wellbeing Survey, Heather H. Kelley, Palak Gupta, Courtney G. Flint
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Every Utahn, regardless of income, ZIP code, race, age, or health status, deserves reliable access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally meaningful food. Yet, too many communities across the state face persistent barriers that limit their ability to eat well and live healthy lives. This fact sheet reviews results of a 2024 Utah State University (USU) Extension needs assessment that identified food and nutrition security as a high-priority issue in Utah. It explores the current landscape, identifies key challenges, and outlines strategic opportunities for USU Extension and its partners to enhance food security statewide.
Reducing Food Waste At Home, Makell Corry, Palak Gupta, Jose Brandao
Reducing Food Waste At Home, Makell Corry, Palak Gupta, Jose Brandao
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As food is discarded, resources such as money and water are wasted by producing food that will not be eaten and then transporting it to landfills. There are many solutions for reducing food loss. This fact sheet reviews ways you can build successful habits to address food waste.
Women, Infants, And Children (Wic), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
Women, Infants, And Children (Wic), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
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This fact sheet from the Hunger Solutions Institute at Utah State University outlines the Utah Women, Infants, and Children program known as WIC. It addresses who qualifies, the benefits, and how to access more information.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
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This fact sheet from the Hunger Solutions Institute at Utah State University outlines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as SNAP. It addresses who qualifies and how to apply for benefits and access more information about associated programs, such as Double Up Food Bucks and Create Better Health.
Food Assistance Programs For Seniors (60+), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
Food Assistance Programs For Seniors (60+), Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
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This fact sheet from the Hunger Solutions Institute at Utah State University outlines the various food assistance programs for seniors ages 60 and over, such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Meals on Wheels, among others. It addresses who qualifies and how to access more information.
Food Assistance Programs For Children, Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
Food Assistance Programs For Children, Palak Gupta, Carson Johnson
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This fact sheet from the Hunger Solutions Institute at Utah State University outlines the various food assistance programs for children, such as the School Breakfast Program and the School Lunch Program, among others. It addresses who qualifies and how to access more information.
The Benefits Of Including Kids In The Kitchen, Cloie Malan, Stacy Bevan, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos
The Benefits Of Including Kids In The Kitchen, Cloie Malan, Stacy Bevan, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos
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earning to cook is an essential life skill everyone should strive to develop at some point in their life. Involving kids in the kitchen is a great way to kickstart that learning from a young age and comes with numerous benefits. Cooking with kids provides opportunities to teach them about food and nutrition. Consequently, getting your kids cooking may be a great way to raise less picky and more adventurous eaters. The purpose of this fact sheet is to explore the benefits of cooking with children and provide some helpful tips to get started.
A Guide To Food Storage For Emergencies, Brian Nummer, Carolyn Washburn, Teresa Hunsaker, Amanda Christensen, Jana Darrington, Melanie Jewkes, Brandon Jahner, Kristen Thackeray, Subash Shrestha, William Baird, Clint Allred, Tricia Hokanson, Jacquelyn Roberts
A Guide To Food Storage For Emergencies, Brian Nummer, Carolyn Washburn, Teresa Hunsaker, Amanda Christensen, Jana Darrington, Melanie Jewkes, Brandon Jahner, Kristen Thackeray, Subash Shrestha, William Baird, Clint Allred, Tricia Hokanson, Jacquelyn Roberts
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Disaster has many faces: earthquake, fire, hurricane, tornado, severe thunderstorm, winter storm, financial uncertainty, and more. Disasters can disrupt the normal services we come to expect and sometimes take for granted. Examples are electricity, food, and water. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, advocates disaster preparedness. They advise people to be informed, make a plan, and prepare an emergency kit. A major part of that emergency kit is food and water for you and your family. But, what types of food should you store? How much food should you store? How will you cook it? Does it need to be …