This document discusses barriers to eating healthy foods and programs that aim to address those barriers. It describes several programs:
1) La Mesa Verde provides home gardens to low-income families to improve access to fresh foods and nutrition. Evaluations found increased vegetable consumption and savings.
2) A soup kitchen evaluation found that more food served led to more waste, and fruits/vegetables were most wasted. Choice and quantity impacted consumption.
3) The Bite to Balance program provides weekly produce bags to low-income families with obese children. Preliminary results found increased fruit and vegetable intake and improved access to healthy foods.
Design Master's Thesis: Designing for the Grocery Storescalandro
The thesis documentation is a detailed explanation of my thesis design process. It describes the research methods I used, the questions asked, and the findings discovered along the way. It also includes images of the process, the prototypes I created, and my reflection on the project as a whole.
The document discusses the foodconscious service, which aims to help grocery stores transition towards a whole foods focus and become a community resource. It argues that the current industrial food system has led to a Western diet that is unhealthy and a major cause of diseases. The foodconscious service would track customers' whole food to processed food purchases over time and lower prices for whole foods as customers increase their whole food ratio. This would give customers better access to healthy options and incentive to shop healthier. It would also benefit grocery stores by building loyalty and improving their role in the community.
The Serenity Weight Loss and Detoxification Program is a holistic weight loss and wellness program founded in 1992 in Hempstead, NY. It utilizes a 3-phase model of detoxification, stopping unhealthy habits, and restoring wellness. The program focuses on traditional family wellness approaches rather than traditional medical approaches. It attracts many African, Caribbean, and Latina clients and provides diversity training. Over 12,000 clients have participated in counseling programs costing $40-90 for 30-90 days including biweekly counseling sessions and product recommendations. The goal is long-term wellness and weight loss through lifestyle changes.
The Dudley Greenhouse community process has three main goals: to encourage broad and holistic thinking from community members; to provide opportunities for varying levels of involvement, from less to more intensive; and to establish a process that offers guidance but also flexibility.
The document discusses the Ag Futures Alliance (AFA), a roundtable designed to build consensus around local policies impacting the food system. The AFA brings together diverse stakeholders to work towards creating a sustainable local food system. Rather than isolation or conflict, the AFA seeks to develop personal relationships between polarized parties and collaborate on projects to preserve agriculture and promote local food systems. AFAs have been established in several California counties and have worked on various county and state level projects around issues like farmland preservation, local food branding, and alternative food distribution.
Whole Measures for Community Food Systems: Values-Based Planning and EvaluationJohn Smith
The document introduces Whole Measures for Community Food Systems, a tool for evaluating community food system projects using a values-based approach. It is designed to help organizations measure not just outputs and outcomes, but also the complex relationships and impacts of their work in building holistic, community food systems. The tool focuses on six fields that reflect a vision for whole communities through community food system development: justice and fairness; strong communities; vibrant farms; healthy people; sustainable ecosystems; and thriving local economies. Organizations can use the tool to define intended outcomes, facilitate values-based discussions, and holistically evaluate how their work affects the creation of healthy, whole communities.
This document discusses the EPA Brownfields Program and the benefits of urban agriculture on brownfields. It notes that brownfields are properties that are difficult to reuse due to potential hazardous substances. Redeveloping brownfields using urban agriculture can increase property values, reduce soil erosion, reuse organic materials, and promote community health. The EPA offers yearly grants and technical assistance for brownfield assessment and cleanup through targeted assessments. Contact information is provided for the Brownfields Grants Manager at EPA Region 9.
What's Cooking in Your Food System? A Guide to Community Food AssessmentJohn Smith
This document provides an introduction to community food assessments. It discusses problems with the current industrialized food system, including food insecurity, diet-related health issues, industry consolidation, and threats to sustainable agriculture. It then introduces the community food security movement, which aims to develop local and sustainable solutions to these problems. Community food assessments are presented as a tool for this work, gathering information to address food system issues and encourage positive change at the community level.
Design Master's Thesis: Designing for the Grocery Storescalandro
The thesis documentation is a detailed explanation of my thesis design process. It describes the research methods I used, the questions asked, and the findings discovered along the way. It also includes images of the process, the prototypes I created, and my reflection on the project as a whole.
The document discusses the foodconscious service, which aims to help grocery stores transition towards a whole foods focus and become a community resource. It argues that the current industrial food system has led to a Western diet that is unhealthy and a major cause of diseases. The foodconscious service would track customers' whole food to processed food purchases over time and lower prices for whole foods as customers increase their whole food ratio. This would give customers better access to healthy options and incentive to shop healthier. It would also benefit grocery stores by building loyalty and improving their role in the community.
The Serenity Weight Loss and Detoxification Program is a holistic weight loss and wellness program founded in 1992 in Hempstead, NY. It utilizes a 3-phase model of detoxification, stopping unhealthy habits, and restoring wellness. The program focuses on traditional family wellness approaches rather than traditional medical approaches. It attracts many African, Caribbean, and Latina clients and provides diversity training. Over 12,000 clients have participated in counseling programs costing $40-90 for 30-90 days including biweekly counseling sessions and product recommendations. The goal is long-term wellness and weight loss through lifestyle changes.
The Dudley Greenhouse community process has three main goals: to encourage broad and holistic thinking from community members; to provide opportunities for varying levels of involvement, from less to more intensive; and to establish a process that offers guidance but also flexibility.
The document discusses the Ag Futures Alliance (AFA), a roundtable designed to build consensus around local policies impacting the food system. The AFA brings together diverse stakeholders to work towards creating a sustainable local food system. Rather than isolation or conflict, the AFA seeks to develop personal relationships between polarized parties and collaborate on projects to preserve agriculture and promote local food systems. AFAs have been established in several California counties and have worked on various county and state level projects around issues like farmland preservation, local food branding, and alternative food distribution.
Whole Measures for Community Food Systems: Values-Based Planning and EvaluationJohn Smith
The document introduces Whole Measures for Community Food Systems, a tool for evaluating community food system projects using a values-based approach. It is designed to help organizations measure not just outputs and outcomes, but also the complex relationships and impacts of their work in building holistic, community food systems. The tool focuses on six fields that reflect a vision for whole communities through community food system development: justice and fairness; strong communities; vibrant farms; healthy people; sustainable ecosystems; and thriving local economies. Organizations can use the tool to define intended outcomes, facilitate values-based discussions, and holistically evaluate how their work affects the creation of healthy, whole communities.
This document discusses the EPA Brownfields Program and the benefits of urban agriculture on brownfields. It notes that brownfields are properties that are difficult to reuse due to potential hazardous substances. Redeveloping brownfields using urban agriculture can increase property values, reduce soil erosion, reuse organic materials, and promote community health. The EPA offers yearly grants and technical assistance for brownfield assessment and cleanup through targeted assessments. Contact information is provided for the Brownfields Grants Manager at EPA Region 9.
What's Cooking in Your Food System? A Guide to Community Food AssessmentJohn Smith
This document provides an introduction to community food assessments. It discusses problems with the current industrialized food system, including food insecurity, diet-related health issues, industry consolidation, and threats to sustainable agriculture. It then introduces the community food security movement, which aims to develop local and sustainable solutions to these problems. Community food assessments are presented as a tool for this work, gathering information to address food system issues and encourage positive change at the community level.
Did you know that family meal times can impact achievement? Sitting down to break bread with your family or friends goes far
beyond eating. In fact, community development researchers suggest that everything from literacy to academic achievement may
be impacted by the simple family practice of sharing meals together on a regular basis. Mealtimes include cooking, preparing,
eating, and cleaning up after a meal. This is a discipline that can restore much needed balance to the family and bring more
structure to your schedule. Take time to go beyond the meal, learn ways to protect meal times by implementing strategies that
work, even for the super busy.
Learning Objective: Learn strategies to plan prepare and manage stress to create, restore, or protect the tradition of meal
planning
Outcome- At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a. Examine the research and benefits of mealtime traditions
b. Use time management tools to protect your tradition
c. Examine the role of meal planning for families and singles
d. Identify tools and tips for preparation and planning
e. Create a fall back plan
A Spotlight on Women’s Health: What You
Graduate student Pamela Mukaire discusses a project to help people in two Southern California communities reduce their risk of diseases related to diet and lifestyle, such as diabetes and hypertension through increased access to nutritious food and community gardening.
1) The document summarizes a situation analysis conducted in six rural villages in Niger to understand nutrition issues like vitamin A deficiency. 2) It was found that three quarters of pregnant women, two thirds of nursing women, and nearly half of young children were at risk of vitamin A deficiency. 3) Preliminary findings from the analysis showed that liver, dark green leafy vegetables, and certain fruits were good potential sources of vitamin A but faced availability, seasonality, or consumption barriers. The analysis aimed to identify the best ways to promote these foods.
The document discusses three community garden programs - Hillcrest Community Garden, The Global Roots Garden, and Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) - and how they differ in their impact on food security and level of facilitation. Hillcrest has little impact on food security and is heavily facilitated, while YIMBY has the most meaningful impact through providing land and resources with less facilitation required from gardeners. The document also covers considerations around ensuring access to community gardens, including physical access, access to food produced, and access to gardening itself.
This document discusses bringing farm to school concepts to preschool settings. It describes a farm to preschool program in Los Angeles that incorporates nutrition education, gardening, physical activity, local food sourcing, and parent outreach. The document also outlines a systems approach to farm to preschool that engages students, families, educators, farmers, food service staff, and community members. Finally, it provides an overview of the emerging national farm to preschool movement and resources available.
This document discusses bringing farm to school concepts to preschool settings. It describes a farm to preschool program in Los Angeles that incorporates nutrition education, gardening, physical activity, local food sourcing, and parent outreach. The document also outlines a systems approach to farm to preschool that engages students, families, educators, farmers, food service staff, and community members. Additionally, it provides an overview of the emerging national farm to preschool movement and resources available.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being. It can take various approaches like information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental changes. The goals are to develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, influence policies to promote access to nutritious foods, and improve nutritional status in communities. Nutrition educators work to increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through various activities and by collaborating with other professionals and organizations.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being. It can take various approaches like information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental changes. The goals are to develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, influence policies to promote access to nutritious foods, and improve nutritional status in communities. Nutrition educators work to increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through various activities and by collaborating with other professionals and organizations.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being through three approaches: information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental change. It works to influence policies, develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, provide advisory services, and improve nutritional status through coordinated community programs. Nutrition educators increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through growth-centered education and collaboration with other professionals and agencies. The goal is to promote healthy options like fruits/veggies while limiting fast food, sweets, large portions, and unhealthy fats/sodium.
This document discusses the benefits of eating locally and sustainably. It notes that producing and consuming food locally reduces carbon emissions from transportation. Eating less meat and going vegetarian can significantly reduce one's carbon footprint. Growing one's own food or supporting local farmers through farmers markets and CSAs provides fresher, healthier options while keeping money in the community. The document provides information on local gardening initiatives and resources to encourage local, sustainable eating.
This document discusses various approaches to nutritional rehabilitation for malnutrition, including hospital-based, centre-based, and community-based rehabilitation. It describes diets used in rehabilitation such as milk-based diets and ready-to-use therapeutic foods. It also discusses criteria for transferring patients to rehabilitation, staffing of rehabilitation centres, community nutrition programs, and developmental stimulation techniques.
The document discusses community gardens in Kansas City. It provides examples of different types of gardens in the area, including school, neighborhood, social service agency, and urban farms. It discusses the importance of community gardens for increasing access to healthy foods and encouraging active lifestyles. Obstacles to urban gardens include issues with water supply, security, and optimal locations. The document suggests ways local governments can support community gardens, such as including them in land use plans, allowing zoning for them, providing vacant lot inventories, and participating in food policy coalitions.
The document discusses the Positive Deviance Hearth Nutrition Model. It begins by defining positive deviance as behaviors that depart from norms in a positive way. The model looks for solutions within communities rather than what is missing. A Positive Deviance Inquiry identifies behaviors of positively deviant community members that enable better nutrition. Hearth sessions then promote these behaviors over 12 days to rehabilitate malnourished children while empowering communities. The multi-step process emphasizes identifying indigenous solutions, community participation, affordability, and sustainability.
Report Dissemination on
Rationale
Urbanization and globalization has brought shift in the dietary pattern
Increased trend of western type high fat, high sugar and refined carbohydrates and low fiber diets by consuming packed foods, canned juices and soft drinks.
Non- communicable disease are “Silently” becoming a heavy burden for developing countries like Nepal.
Food intakes and Nutrition is the fore major modifiable determinant of chronic disease.
The occurrence of the Non-communicable disease can be prevented to the extent of 80 % simply by adopting good lifestyle like physical exercise, balanced diet and avoiding smoking and alcohol.
Research Objective
Primary goal of the study is to study the food habits of the children and adolescent of Kathmandu Valley.
Specific objective of the research
1. Identify the dietary pattern of the urban children and adolescent on junk foods and restaurant culture.
2. Analyze the effects of the economic and social status as well as peer pressure on food consumption pattern.
3. To indicate the possible risk factors for associated with food consumption pattern.
4. To develop a mechanism for addressing the need for more adequate food information system to maintain the food and nutritional situation of population.
This lesson plan focuses on healthy eating and snacks for grades 5-8. Over the course of a week, students will learn about the benefits of a healthy diet through various online and classroom activities. They will explore what makes a snack healthy by considering nutritional needs, influences on food choices like marketing and culture, and strategies for overcoming barriers. Assessments include pre- and post-tests, constructed responses, discussions and formative checks to help students comprehend concepts around health promotion and apply decision-making skills to enhance healthy eating habits.
Dal convegno "Alimentazione, stili di vita e salute dei bambini" - 4 maggio 2010, Roma. Childhood obesity in the United States: key administration initiatives - Suzanne Heinen
The Heber Decoder is establishing itself as the leading global provider of scientific nutritional information and education. A subscription provides access to cutting-edge research outcomes and expert commentary to strategically position subscribers as leaders in nutrition. The Heber Decoder is guided by Dr. David Heber, a renowned nutrition researcher, and will serve as an online "center of excellence" communicating the latest advances in integrated nutrition.
Strong women across america #priesterhealth 2013Marissa Stone
This document provides information about various Change Clubs across the United States that are working to improve community health. It describes the noble purposes and projects of Change Clubs in Central Peninsula, Alaska; Choteau, Montana; Fort Collins, Colorado; Pratt, Kansas; Clinton, Missouri; and the West End of Pennsylvania. The clubs are working on initiatives like increasing access to physical activity, improving nutrition in schools and after-school programs, developing healthy food policies, and making healthy options easier for communities. They provide updates on their accomplishments and how they are collaborating with local organizations and partners to create positive change.
New Frontiers in Infant & Young Child Feeding RosenbaumCORE Group
This document discusses the importance of food hygiene for child growth and development. It notes that poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions can lead to environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) in children, which damages the small intestine and reduces nutrient absorption. Poor WASH is responsible for over half of global diarrhea cases, and diarrhea and EED can both cause stunting in children. The document reviews evidence that improving food hygiene practices, such as proper food storage, cooking, and handwashing, can reduce the risk of diarrhea by around 30% and may also independently reduce stunting. It promotes adopting the WHO Five Keys to Safer Food and other essential hygiene actions to improve hygiene during
The document discusses Baltimore's efforts to promote urban agriculture through making publicly owned land available for farming. It outlines Baltimore's assessment process to identify suitable land parcels, the goals and criteria of its Request for Qualifications process to select farmers, and the initial results which included qualifying 5 respondents to begin farming operations on available land. The overall aim is to increase access to healthy, local food and improve environmental conditions through urban agriculture on vacant city land.
The document discusses Baltimore's food justice initiatives including urban agriculture, virtual supermarkets, and partnerships between the Baltimore Health Department, Office of Sustainability, and Food Policy Initiative. The partners work to increase access to healthy foods through programs like farmers markets, community gardens, improving transportation access and developing food policies.
More Related Content
Similar to The Elephant in the Room: Examining the Link between Food Access and Health Outcomes
Did you know that family meal times can impact achievement? Sitting down to break bread with your family or friends goes far
beyond eating. In fact, community development researchers suggest that everything from literacy to academic achievement may
be impacted by the simple family practice of sharing meals together on a regular basis. Mealtimes include cooking, preparing,
eating, and cleaning up after a meal. This is a discipline that can restore much needed balance to the family and bring more
structure to your schedule. Take time to go beyond the meal, learn ways to protect meal times by implementing strategies that
work, even for the super busy.
Learning Objective: Learn strategies to plan prepare and manage stress to create, restore, or protect the tradition of meal
planning
Outcome- At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
a. Examine the research and benefits of mealtime traditions
b. Use time management tools to protect your tradition
c. Examine the role of meal planning for families and singles
d. Identify tools and tips for preparation and planning
e. Create a fall back plan
A Spotlight on Women’s Health: What You
Graduate student Pamela Mukaire discusses a project to help people in two Southern California communities reduce their risk of diseases related to diet and lifestyle, such as diabetes and hypertension through increased access to nutritious food and community gardening.
1) The document summarizes a situation analysis conducted in six rural villages in Niger to understand nutrition issues like vitamin A deficiency. 2) It was found that three quarters of pregnant women, two thirds of nursing women, and nearly half of young children were at risk of vitamin A deficiency. 3) Preliminary findings from the analysis showed that liver, dark green leafy vegetables, and certain fruits were good potential sources of vitamin A but faced availability, seasonality, or consumption barriers. The analysis aimed to identify the best ways to promote these foods.
The document discusses three community garden programs - Hillcrest Community Garden, The Global Roots Garden, and Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) - and how they differ in their impact on food security and level of facilitation. Hillcrest has little impact on food security and is heavily facilitated, while YIMBY has the most meaningful impact through providing land and resources with less facilitation required from gardeners. The document also covers considerations around ensuring access to community gardens, including physical access, access to food produced, and access to gardening itself.
This document discusses bringing farm to school concepts to preschool settings. It describes a farm to preschool program in Los Angeles that incorporates nutrition education, gardening, physical activity, local food sourcing, and parent outreach. The document also outlines a systems approach to farm to preschool that engages students, families, educators, farmers, food service staff, and community members. Finally, it provides an overview of the emerging national farm to preschool movement and resources available.
This document discusses bringing farm to school concepts to preschool settings. It describes a farm to preschool program in Los Angeles that incorporates nutrition education, gardening, physical activity, local food sourcing, and parent outreach. The document also outlines a systems approach to farm to preschool that engages students, families, educators, farmers, food service staff, and community members. Additionally, it provides an overview of the emerging national farm to preschool movement and resources available.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being. It can take various approaches like information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental changes. The goals are to develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, influence policies to promote access to nutritious foods, and improve nutritional status in communities. Nutrition educators work to increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through various activities and by collaborating with other professionals and organizations.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being. It can take various approaches like information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental changes. The goals are to develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, influence policies to promote access to nutritious foods, and improve nutritional status in communities. Nutrition educators work to increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through various activities and by collaborating with other professionals and organizations.
Nutrition education aims to improve nutritional status and overall well-being through three approaches: information dissemination, facilitating healthy behaviors, and environmental change. It works to influence policies, develop personal skills and motivation for healthy eating, provide advisory services, and improve nutritional status through coordinated community programs. Nutrition educators increase awareness, enhance motivation, facilitate action, and improve supports through growth-centered education and collaboration with other professionals and agencies. The goal is to promote healthy options like fruits/veggies while limiting fast food, sweets, large portions, and unhealthy fats/sodium.
This document discusses the benefits of eating locally and sustainably. It notes that producing and consuming food locally reduces carbon emissions from transportation. Eating less meat and going vegetarian can significantly reduce one's carbon footprint. Growing one's own food or supporting local farmers through farmers markets and CSAs provides fresher, healthier options while keeping money in the community. The document provides information on local gardening initiatives and resources to encourage local, sustainable eating.
This document discusses various approaches to nutritional rehabilitation for malnutrition, including hospital-based, centre-based, and community-based rehabilitation. It describes diets used in rehabilitation such as milk-based diets and ready-to-use therapeutic foods. It also discusses criteria for transferring patients to rehabilitation, staffing of rehabilitation centres, community nutrition programs, and developmental stimulation techniques.
The document discusses community gardens in Kansas City. It provides examples of different types of gardens in the area, including school, neighborhood, social service agency, and urban farms. It discusses the importance of community gardens for increasing access to healthy foods and encouraging active lifestyles. Obstacles to urban gardens include issues with water supply, security, and optimal locations. The document suggests ways local governments can support community gardens, such as including them in land use plans, allowing zoning for them, providing vacant lot inventories, and participating in food policy coalitions.
The document discusses the Positive Deviance Hearth Nutrition Model. It begins by defining positive deviance as behaviors that depart from norms in a positive way. The model looks for solutions within communities rather than what is missing. A Positive Deviance Inquiry identifies behaviors of positively deviant community members that enable better nutrition. Hearth sessions then promote these behaviors over 12 days to rehabilitate malnourished children while empowering communities. The multi-step process emphasizes identifying indigenous solutions, community participation, affordability, and sustainability.
Report Dissemination on
Rationale
Urbanization and globalization has brought shift in the dietary pattern
Increased trend of western type high fat, high sugar and refined carbohydrates and low fiber diets by consuming packed foods, canned juices and soft drinks.
Non- communicable disease are “Silently” becoming a heavy burden for developing countries like Nepal.
Food intakes and Nutrition is the fore major modifiable determinant of chronic disease.
The occurrence of the Non-communicable disease can be prevented to the extent of 80 % simply by adopting good lifestyle like physical exercise, balanced diet and avoiding smoking and alcohol.
Research Objective
Primary goal of the study is to study the food habits of the children and adolescent of Kathmandu Valley.
Specific objective of the research
1. Identify the dietary pattern of the urban children and adolescent on junk foods and restaurant culture.
2. Analyze the effects of the economic and social status as well as peer pressure on food consumption pattern.
3. To indicate the possible risk factors for associated with food consumption pattern.
4. To develop a mechanism for addressing the need for more adequate food information system to maintain the food and nutritional situation of population.
This lesson plan focuses on healthy eating and snacks for grades 5-8. Over the course of a week, students will learn about the benefits of a healthy diet through various online and classroom activities. They will explore what makes a snack healthy by considering nutritional needs, influences on food choices like marketing and culture, and strategies for overcoming barriers. Assessments include pre- and post-tests, constructed responses, discussions and formative checks to help students comprehend concepts around health promotion and apply decision-making skills to enhance healthy eating habits.
Dal convegno "Alimentazione, stili di vita e salute dei bambini" - 4 maggio 2010, Roma. Childhood obesity in the United States: key administration initiatives - Suzanne Heinen
The Heber Decoder is establishing itself as the leading global provider of scientific nutritional information and education. A subscription provides access to cutting-edge research outcomes and expert commentary to strategically position subscribers as leaders in nutrition. The Heber Decoder is guided by Dr. David Heber, a renowned nutrition researcher, and will serve as an online "center of excellence" communicating the latest advances in integrated nutrition.
Strong women across america #priesterhealth 2013Marissa Stone
This document provides information about various Change Clubs across the United States that are working to improve community health. It describes the noble purposes and projects of Change Clubs in Central Peninsula, Alaska; Choteau, Montana; Fort Collins, Colorado; Pratt, Kansas; Clinton, Missouri; and the West End of Pennsylvania. The clubs are working on initiatives like increasing access to physical activity, improving nutrition in schools and after-school programs, developing healthy food policies, and making healthy options easier for communities. They provide updates on their accomplishments and how they are collaborating with local organizations and partners to create positive change.
New Frontiers in Infant & Young Child Feeding RosenbaumCORE Group
This document discusses the importance of food hygiene for child growth and development. It notes that poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions can lead to environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) in children, which damages the small intestine and reduces nutrient absorption. Poor WASH is responsible for over half of global diarrhea cases, and diarrhea and EED can both cause stunting in children. The document reviews evidence that improving food hygiene practices, such as proper food storage, cooking, and handwashing, can reduce the risk of diarrhea by around 30% and may also independently reduce stunting. It promotes adopting the WHO Five Keys to Safer Food and other essential hygiene actions to improve hygiene during
Similar to The Elephant in the Room: Examining the Link between Food Access and Health Outcomes (20)
The document discusses Baltimore's efforts to promote urban agriculture through making publicly owned land available for farming. It outlines Baltimore's assessment process to identify suitable land parcels, the goals and criteria of its Request for Qualifications process to select farmers, and the initial results which included qualifying 5 respondents to begin farming operations on available land. The overall aim is to increase access to healthy, local food and improve environmental conditions through urban agriculture on vacant city land.
The document discusses Baltimore's food justice initiatives including urban agriculture, virtual supermarkets, and partnerships between the Baltimore Health Department, Office of Sustainability, and Food Policy Initiative. The partners work to increase access to healthy foods through programs like farmers markets, community gardens, improving transportation access and developing food policies.
This document summarizes challenges and opportunities with introducing a farm to school program in Omaha, Nebraska. It discusses results from a needs assessment with food service directors, producers, and distributors which identified barriers like food safety concerns, budget constraints, and seasonality issues. It also provides an overview of activities underway in Omaha like partnerships with 3 food service directors and the development of toolkits to guide implementation of farm to school programs in Nebraska. The grassroots approach aims to start with on-the-ground activities and build greater awareness of local foods and agriculture in schools.
The document provides information about the Regional Environmental Council (R.E.C.) and its YouthGROW program in Worcester, MA. The YouthGROW program employs local teenagers in urban agriculture and uses a youth leadership development model. Teens can progress from core participants to youth leaders to junior staff, taking on more responsibility over time. Major decisions are made using consensus-based processes, where all views are considered to reach agreement. The document outlines the consensus process and provides two case studies showing how consensus could be used to address issues like participants being late or violating conduct rules.
This manual provides a 5-day process for community members to collaboratively design an organic garden that meets the needs of the local community. The exercises over the 5 days include learning the physical and cultural history of the neighborhood, taking a walking tour to observe existing gardens, brainstorming design elements, creating a scaled final design, and beginning construction. The goal is to create a site-specific garden that incorporates local knowledge, honors community preferences, and brings neighbors together.
The Pecan Grove Farmers Market is an outdoor market open on Saturdays that sells mostly fresh produce and products from local producers. It has operated since 2008 in Pecan Grove, Ohio and is managed by the Friends of Pecan Grove Farmers Market. The market allows producers to sell food and some services and has a current priority of increasing vendors and shoppers.
The Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act aims to improve federal farm bill programs that support local and regional agriculture. It will help farmers and ranchers through programs focused on production, processing, marketing and distribution. It also aims to improve access to healthy food for consumers. The Act will boost income and opportunities for farmers through expanded insurance, loan, and grant programs. It will also improve local food infrastructure and expand access to healthy foods.
The document summarizes a survey of 393 farmers market managers and producers about their healthcare coverage. It finds that 31.9% of respondents lack health insurance, compared to 16.7% nationally, with 92.6% citing cost as the reason. Many farmers market operators are self-employed small businesses or volunteers that do not receive benefits. The survey assessed interest in low-cost alternative plans like a mini-medical plan, discount card, or nationally sponsored policy for the farmers market community. Overall it shows a need for more affordable and accessible healthcare options given the financial vulnerabilities of many in this sector.
The document provides frequently asked questions for farmers market managers and organizers. It covers topics such as market fundamentals, policies, staffing, insurance, growth, and accepting nutrition assistance programs. The questions and answers provide guidance on starting and running a successful farmers market.
This bill aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require state electronic benefit transfer (EBT) contracts to treat wireless retailers the same as wired retailers. It defines various types of wireless retailers, including farmers markets, farm stands, green carts, and route vendors. It requires states to provide wireless EBT equipment to these retailers to enable immediate verification of benefits. It also allows states flexibility in procuring wireless EBT systems and using appropriate wireless technologies.
This document summarizes a study comparing the prices of common foods like produce, meat and eggs between farmers markets and supermarkets in 19 communities across 6 Southeastern states. The study found that in most communities, produce and organic produce were cheaper at farmers markets than supermarkets by an average of 22% and 16% respectively. Meats and eggs were generally more expensive at farmers markets, but by only 10% when comparing grass-fed options. When accounting for comparable products, farmers markets were cheaper than supermarkets in 74% of cases, on average by 12% lower cost.
Community support is essential for farmers market success. Building relationships with community partners such as businesses, government, schools, non-profits, and customers can strengthen the market. Partners can support markets by serving on boards, assisting with operations, fundraising, communications, and advocacy. Engaging the community, documenting the market's benefits, and having a clear mission statement are important for gaining and maintaining support.
The number of farmers' markets and direct marketing farmers authorized to accept SNAP benefits increased 263% over the past five fiscal years, reaching over 2,400 locations in FY 2010. Redemptions of SNAP benefits at farmers' markets also increased 49% during this period. In FY 2010 there were over 453,000 purchases made with SNAP at farmers' markets totaling over $7.5 million. Nine states account for over half of all authorized farmers' market locations.
Several states have implemented programs to support the use of SNAP benefits at farmers markets. Iowa funds machine rental fees and transaction fees for farmers markets starting in 2005. New York provided wireless machines to farmers in 2002, but sales were flat until a marketing program in 2005 increased sales significantly by 2010. Michigan is offering a dollar-for-dollar match up to $20 per day on SNAP and reward cards at farmers markets. Massachusetts grants fund wireless machines, transaction fees, and outreach programs to encourage SNAP use at farmers markets.
This document summarizes a workshop on SNAP at farmers markets. It introduces the presenters and discusses goals of the workshop which are to offer design decisions for SNAP programs, understand farmers market characteristics, identify policies impacting SNAP, and discover benefits of partnerships. It then covers topics like what has been learned about SNAP at markets, challenges, indicators for evaluating success, and lessons learned.
This document provides a framework for analyzing stakeholders on a particular proposal or issue. It maps out stakeholders on two axes: those with high or low stakes in the outcome, and those who oppose or advocate for the proposal. By understanding where different stakeholders fall on these axes, an organization can develop strategies to build support and address opposition.
Ibiza, situated in the Balearic Islands, stands out as a destination that encompasses everything: stunning landscapes, hidden gems to explore, a vibrant social scene, rich cultural life, and exceptional gastronomy. Opting for ‘Ibiza Rent A Boat’ to experience an unforgettable vacation on the White Island is certainly worthwhile, prompting a deeper exploration of the unique and fascinating aspects of Ibiza.
Explore Architectural Wonders and Vibrant Culture With Naples ToursNaples Tours
Discover the historical gems and vivid culture of Naples with our guided tours. From the vivid narrow streets of Spaccanapoli to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, the city offers a mixed bag of adventurous experiences. Book your tickets today https://www.naples.tours/ and experience the best of Naples!
Our Bahrain Visa PowerPoint Presentation offers a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Bahrain visa application process. It is designed to assist travelers, travel agents, and businesses in navigating the various visa types, including tourist, business, work, student, and family visas. Each section provides an in-depth look at eligibility criteria, required documents, and step-by-step application procedures. Additionally, the presentation includes valuable tips for avoiding common application mistakes, an overview of processing times, and details on fees and payment methods. This presentation aims to ensure a smooth and successful visa application experience, making travel to Bahrain as seamless as possible.
jaipur metro: stations, timings and latest newsnarinav14
Jaipur Metro, a significant development in the realm of urban transportation, has transformed the way residents and visitors navigate the Pink City. Inaugurated in 2015, the metro system has steadily expanded, providing a fast, efficient, and eco-friendly mode of transport
Sicily's Coastal Charms: Discovering the Top 5 Beaches on the IslandTime for Sicily
Nestled in the azure embrace of the Mediterranean, Sicily boasts a coastline dotted with breathtaking beaches. From secluded coves to lively shores, each offers a unique slice of paradise. Among the island's gems, Mondello Beach entices with its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, while San Vito Lo Capo enchants visitors with its powdery shores framed by rugged cliffs. For a taste of history and natural beauty, Scala dei Turchi beckons with its striking white cliffs, while Isola Bella captivates with its picturesque islet setting. Sicily's coastal charms await exploration, promising unforgettable seaside adventures. For more information, visit the website https://timeforsicily.com/the-top-5-beaches-in-sicily-for-this-summer/
Traveling with Frontier Airlines through Boston Logan International Airport offers a budget-friendly and efficient experience. With the modern facilities at Terminal C, extensive services, and amenities provided by Frontier, passengers can enjoy a comfortable journey. Whether you're a frequent flyer or a first-time traveler, this guide aims to help you navigate BOS with ease and make the most of your trip.
Experience the magic of bioluminescence at Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay with our guide to optimal viewing. Plan your visit during the new moon phase for vibrant displays, and consider dry season from December to April. Book a guided tour, choose calm nights, and respect the environment for an unforgettable adventure.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable adventure, blending stunning natural beauty with rich history. Over four days, trekkers traverse diverse landscapes, from lush cloud forests to high mountain passes, encountering ancient Inca ruins along the way. Each step brings you closer to the awe-inspiring sight of Machu Picchu, revealed at sunrise from the Sun Gate. The journey is challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering a profound sense of accomplishment. With its combination of breathtaking scenery and cultural significance, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a must-do for those seeking an extraordinary adventure in Peru.
A list of budget-friendly things that families can do in San Antonio! Dive into its rich history and vibrant culture at iconic landmarks like the Alamo. Explore colorful Market Square and stroll along the scenic River Walk. Enjoy family-friendly fun at Brackenridge Park and capture breathtaking views at the Tower of the Americas—all without breaking the bank!
JourneyPalette is an innovative SaaS platform for seamless adventure discovery and booking, offering personalized recommendations, organized curated adventure styles for easy exploration, and a strong focus on sustainability and cultural preservation.
You can easily change/correct a name on your flight ticket under the American Airlines name change policy. The airline provides multiple online and offline modes to place a name change request. To learn more about how to change a name on American Airlines ticket, you can directly approach the airline’s customer support. Moreover, you can connect with a flight expert at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Prepare for cold weather rafting with proper gear: layering for warmth, insulated headgear, gloves, waterproof footwear, and essential accessories like sunglasses and sunscreen. Prioritize safety with a life jacket and maintain gear for optimal performance. Stay warm, dry, and ready for adventure on the rapids!
What Outdoor Adventures Await Young Adults in Montreal's Surrounding NatureSpade & Palacio Tours
Experience Montreal's vibrant culture and thrilling outdoor adventures. From hiking scenic trails at Mont-Saint-Bruno to kayaking the Saint Lawrence River, there's something for every adventurous young adult. Explore street art, camp under the stars, and immerse yourself in nature's beauty just beyond the city's bustling streets.
What Outdoor Adventures Await Young Adults in Montreal's Surrounding Nature
The Elephant in the Room: Examining the Link between Food Access and Health Outcomes
1. The Elephant in the Room Question for Consideration
Food Access and Health Outcomes • What types and kinds of foods come to
mind when you think about community
Raul Lozano, Sacred Heart Community Services food security?
Marjorie Freedman, San Jose State University – Why did you choose those foods?
Michele Bunker-Alberts, Alameda Cty Med Center
For more information please contact
marjorie.freedman@sjsu.edu
People won’t eat healthful
Consider for a moment. . .
food if they don’t . . .
• If you were to choose one thing to focus
• have access to it, or can’t afford it
on to ensure that people eat healthfully,
what would it be? • like how it tastes, or want to eat it
• value being healthy
• know how to prepare it
• have the time or resources needed to
prepare it
Why This Matters Addressing Barriers
• People can’t eat healthful food if they don’t
• We can’t solve the current crises of food
have access to it, or can’t afford it
insecurity coupled with obesity, type 2 – Raul Lozano: La Mesa Verde
diabetes, cardiovascular disease and
• Just because you provide healthful food does
hypertension if people don’t/won’t eat not mean they will eat it.
healthful foods. – Marjorie Freedman: Community Soup Kitchen
• So, we need to figure out how to Evaluation
overcome barriers (access, taste, • People won’t eat healthful food if they don’t
values, skills and resources.) value being healthy
– Michele Bunker-Alberts: Bite to Balance
2. La Mesa Verde
Mission
La Mesa Verde
• To foster the widespread cultivation
of organic home vegetable gardens
in order to encourage healthier
Raul Lozano eating, build community, promote
Project Founder self-sufficiency and address food
Sacred Heart Community Services insecurity in San Jose/Silicon
Valley
La Mesa Verde La Mesa Verde
Program Overview Program History
• Participants receive: • In 2009-10, 100 families were enrolled
– 1 or 2 raised beds – Average household density: 5.3 individuals
• Number depends on sunlight, space availability at – 5% (n=5) dropped before the first planting due to
home and fsmily size home loss and economic hardship
– Organic soil – 95% (n=95) began the program and
– A custom-built drip irrigation system received all garden materials and plants
– Heirloom vegetable seeds and seedlings for a
minimum of 3 consecutive planting seasons
• All participants receive same plants
– Staff support and garden visits for duration of
enrollment and thereafter
Ethnic distribution
Gardening Experience
of 95 people who started program of 95 people who started program
3. Program Participation
Program Completers
• 70 families (74%) completed
the entire year-long program in
the first year
• This represents almost 400
individuals.
Factors Inhibiting Program
Completion
Provision of Raised Beds
• 166 raised beds were provided and
installed in participants’ homes
La Mesa Verde: Time Spent in Garden per
Evaluation Week
• 70 of the first 100 families
completed the year-long
program
–81% (n=57) of these families
completed the survey for this
evaluation
4. Participant Garden Knowledge Health of Home Gardens at End
Indicators of Program
Average Gross Annual Savings Vegetable Consumption at
per Household End of Program
91% of respondents reported increased
consumption
Ranked Benefits of La Mesa Verde:
Participating in La Mesa Verde Conclusion
• If you provide raised beds, people will
garden.
• When people grow food, they save
money, and they eat more vegetables
• When they eat more vegetables, they
are . . . ???
– Health outcomes were not measured
5. Soup Kitchen Evaluation
Community Soup Kitchen Objective
Evaluation • To examine food consumption patterns
among community meal center guests
– Protein, starch, fruit, vegetables and bread
Marjorie R. Freedman, PhD
Associate Professor
Dept of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging
San Jose State University
Soup Kitchen Evaluation Soup Kitchen Evaluation
Study Rationale Methods
• There is little information about the food • Two community meal centers serving
adult men & women
intake patterns of soup-kitchen clients.
• Convenience sample of meal recipients
– Are nutritional needs being met?
• 4 study days at each site with one day
• Centers work on limited budgets and eliminated (7 days of data)
must maximize their resources. • Tray collection post meal service
Decreasing food waste will save limited – 797 total tray observations
resources and stretch dollars. – Food waste by component was collected
and weighed
Results Results
Average Total Waste Per Day (oz) Average Per Person Waste (oz)
Protein Starch Fruit Vegetable Bread Total Protein Starch Fruit Vegetable Bread Total
Site 1 Site 1
26.88 67.5 193.97 248.83 92.75 629.93 0.17 0.43 1.23 1.57 0.59 3.99
Men Only Men Only
Site 2 : Site 2 :
8.71 31.47 32.50 41.38 10.21 124.27 0.13 0.44 0.55 0.51 0.14 1.77
Men Men
Site 2: Site 2:
8.54 21.17 24.25 26.42 18.42 98.80 0.26 0.70 0.69 0.70 0.64 3.00
Women Women
6. Soup Kitchen Evaluation
Discussion
Conclusions
• More food distributed to clients resulted
in more overall waste. • It’s not nutrition until it’s eaten
– Providing healthful foods does not ensure
– Average per day food waste was 3.5 times
consumption
higher in site 1 vs site 2
– Choice and quantity of food served impacts
• Fruits, vegetables and bread were the consumption/waste patterns
main items discarded; protein was rarely – Gender differences need further examination
discarded • Further research concentrating on food
– Waste may be a function of palatability and preparation and menu patterns in
types/kinds of foods offered and overall relation to consumption patterns is
taste preferences needed
Bite to Balance
Program Objective
• To provide socioeconomically
Bite to Balance challenged families with obese
pediatric patients access to
Michele Bunker-Alberts, RN healthy produce on a regular
Alameda County Medical Center
basis in their medical home.
Funded by the American Association of
Nurse Practitioners
Bite to Balance Bite to Balance
Program Setting Program Components
• An urban pediatric clinic • The Alameda County Medical Center Veggie
Box Program enables employees of the
(Highland Hospital Pediatric medical center to sign up and receive a fresh
Clinic) in Oakland CA serving bag of locally grown fruits and vegetables
either weekly or bimonthly through a local
primarily underinsured families urban farm, The People’s Grocery.
• Expansion provides weekly bags to families
struggling with pediatric obesity.
7. Bite to Balance Bite to Balance
Program Components Participant Selection
• Train Model Neighborhood Program students in • A selected group of 15 families with a
customer service skills and interview techniques
• Offer low-income uninsured families skills that can
child between the ages of 10 and 18
support a strategy of creating environments years old (all with a BMI > 95%) were
conducive to active living and better eating. selected based on a screening tool
– 3 culturally appropriate food preparation targeting low-income, motivated families
demonstrations during course of project
with inadequate daily fruit and vegetable
– People’s Grocery food access component
– Celebrate differences between pre-and-post test
intake.
eating habits/trends/experiences
– Prepare families post-grant period to budget weekly
bags, use SNAP benefits
Bite to Balance Bite to Balance
Program Participants and Providers Outcomes: Attitudes and Knowledge
– “Carmen esta comiendo mas verduras, • Pre- and post-study educational
frutas – diario,” mama de Carmen questionnaires regarding general
– It’s fun! nutrition, patient dining habits and
– “It’s been great as a pediatric provider to attitudes for participants receiving
have a program to refer families to when boxes
they are struggling with these issues. So
often, we talk about them but this group
was really different.”
Bite to Balance Bite to Balance
Health Outcomes Program Deliverable
• At monthly visits, feedback was given to • Video documentary of project to be
the patient’s family via a “BMI Teaching submitted post-study filmed and
Tool” which tracked the patient’s BMI produced by People’s Grocery
over time
• Program goal: stabilized BMI in 60% of
participants
– Obesity labs followed at 6-month intervals
– Data comparison to be complete December 2011
8. Bite to Balance Bite to Balance
May-October 2011 May-October 2011
• Families shared increased intake of fruits • Questionnaires
and vegetables (anecdotal information) • Improved access
• Monthly group meetings with a nutrition • Use of SNAP benefits to continue weekly
educator and a clinic dietician included bags
lessons, movement, recipes, food • Basic budgeting for weekly bag
preparation, and fun purchase
• Labs
Bite to Balance The Elephant in the Room
Looking to the Future
• Connecting the dots . . .
• Data gathering happening now
Access
• Results by early 2012
• Pilot program with goal to expand in
2012 Consumption
• Work towards even more access
through community/food/healthcare Health Outcomes
partnerships and leadership
Can we talk about
food security
without talking
about nutrition and
health outcomes?