neighborhood nutrition
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SENIA ROMERO: COORDINATOR/ORGANIZER
JESSE TRINH: MONITORDELSHAD NAMIRANIAN: NOTETAKER
KENDLE MCADAM: NOTETAKERMEGAN FIEDLER: PRESENTATION MASTER
Project: Neighborhood Nutrition
Introduction
Health Problem: high obesity & diabetes rates in poorer neighborhoods (98118)
Importance: healthier & more accessible food options will increase overall health & lower obesity & diabetes rates
Relation to Healthy People 2020General health status:
life expectancy at the community level (increased) Physical & mental unhealthy days (decreased)
Disparities & inequity: socioeconomic status, geography (improved)
Social determinants of health: Natural & built environments, social & economic
factors, policies (improved)Health related quality of life & wellbeing:
Physical & mental health related quality of lives (improved)
Healthy People 2020 continued..Approach is similar to the “Getting to Grocery” PlanSimilarities
Identify neighborhood that has a lack of access Designate a main point of contact with the
power to convene local government agencies & build incentive packages
Engage elected officials Learn about the produce industry & figure out
the general issues/ identify obstacles Negotiate benefits Ensure the plan will work & growhttp://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/documents/Getting_to_Grocery_FINAL_20120514.pdf
Overall Goal
To increase access to healthier food options among low income neighborhood particularly
South Seattle(Zip- 98118)
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=98118+grocery+product+maps
Prevention & Intervention
Secondary Prevention Already exposed to unhealthy foods Risk factors for obesity or diabetes
Spectrum of Prevention Fostering Coalitions & Networks
Local Grocery Store Managers Parents & Youth
Changing Organizational Practices Changing the options at these local marts improves
health for the community Replace fried foods with fruits & vegetables
Strengthening individual knowledge & skills What you are eating & the effects on your health
MAP-IT: Mobilize
Involve the Community Come together, address issue Policies & food choices more likely to change
Mangers/Owners of the mini-marts Emphasize the high risk factors within the community Support healthier products in their stores for the
communityCommunity Leaders
Parents & Youth Healthier future for your child
Mayor of Seattle
Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ)
Youth Empowerment & Environmental JusticeAddressing Food Insecurities
Reduce tobacco products & replace with healthier options
The Good Neighbor Program Started with concerned group of elderly Build relationship with store owners
Deter crime & improve quality of foodConducted Survey
Needs & desires, nutrition habits, local marketshttp://www.lejyouth.org/
Mini Marts Located by Zip code 98118
Assess
SurveysCommunity involvement
Assess
Plan
Local health priority: Reduce obesity rates in South Seattle, specifically the zip code 98118
Measurable objective: 55% of adults who live in the Beacon Hill area are
over weight or obese Reduce this percentage by 20% over the next five
yearshttp://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/data/indicators/RiskAdultOverweight/HRA.aspx
How will we measure our progress? Survey local grocery stores & neighborhoods for the
number of health food options available over the span of 5 years
Compare each years survey & obesity rates every year
Plan
What is our strategy?Promote local vendors or healthy food marketsBring produce & other healthier foods to local
mini-marts already residing in area code 98118
Survey residents on their opinions on: access to healthy food options feeling safe in their neighborhood
Educate & promote healthy eating versus what not to eat to the community
Implement
Engage community: Through community leaders: parents,
teachers, church leaders, mayor… Educate why healthy food options are
betterProvide surveys to the communityAdvertise plan for healthier lifestyle
Meetings & Local Newspapers
Track
Surveys to check in with health of the community
Compare results of surveys before & after intervention
Evaluate yearly obesity rates of the community: local public health data
Show statistics of improved obesity rates to the community
Record yearly item purchases from individual local mini-marts: show community their choices of food items
Limitations
The program might not influence the community’s eating habits
The community might not care for the change
Not a lot of residents agree to take surveys
Owners of mini-marts may not want to change their products at the store
Conclusion
Lower obesity rates in 98118 by 20%Make this program nationwide so other
communities may also see improvement in their overall health
Use this intervention to advertise change for the nation
Find appropriate ways (language, cultural humility) to educate other communities about healthier lifestyle