scholarly journals Evaluability assessment of “growing healthy communities,” a mini-grant program to improve access to healthy foods and places for physical activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiaan G. Abildso ◽  
Angela Dyer ◽  
Shay M. Daily ◽  
Thomas K. Bias
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Evaluability Assessment ◽  
Healthy Communities ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Improve Access ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

scholarly journals Perceived impact and feasibility of strategies to improve access to healthy foods in Washington State, USA

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2178-2187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna B Johnson ◽  
Emilee L Quinn ◽  
Mary Podrabsky ◽  
Nadia Beckwith-Stanley ◽  
Nadine Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Process ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
State Level ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Food Distribution ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Policy Strategies ◽  
Improve Access ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

AbstractObjectiveThe present study measured the perceived impact and political and implementation feasibility of state-level policy strategies related to increasing access to healthy foods and limiting unhealthy foods.DesignPotential state-level policy strategies to improve access to healthy foods were identified through a review of evidence-based literature and policy recommendations. Respondents rated the perceived impact and political and implementation feasibility of each policy on a five-point scale using online surveys.SettingWashington State policy process.SubjectsForty-nine content experts (national researchers and subject experts), forty policy experts (state elected officials or their staff, gubernatorial or legislative policy analysts) and forty-five other stakeholders (state-level advocates, programme administrators, food producers).ResultsIn aggregate, respondents rated policy impact and implementation feasibility higher than political feasibility. Policy experts rated policy strategies as less politically feasible compared with content experts (P < 0·02) or other stakeholders (P < 0·001). Eight policy strategies were rated above the median for impact and political and implementation feasibility. These included policies related to nutrition standards in schools and child-care facilities, food distribution systems, urban planning projects, water availability, joint use agreements and breast-feeding supports.ConclusionsAlthough they may be perceived as potentially impactful, some policies will be more difficult to enact than others. Information about the potential feasibility of policies to improve access to healthy foods can be used to focus limited policy process resources on strategies with the highest potential for enactment, implementation and impact.

scholarly journals Quarantine and COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Flores ◽  
Sepideh Alasvand Zarasvand
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

The COVID-19 pandemic which have affected every part of the world have been deemed a public health concern and classified as a pandemic. The government imposing travel bans and quarantine measures have been found to be effective in preventing and reducing the spread of COVID-19. A reduction in physical activity and increase in the consumption of unhealthy foods have been observed to be some of the major implications of quarantine. Adequate physical activity and increased access to healthy foods would help in improving the psychological wellbeing of individuals thereby preventing the development of cardiovascular diseases.

scholarly journals Developing an agenda for research about policies to improve access to healthy foods in rural communities: a concept mapping study

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna B Johnson ◽  
Emilee Quinn ◽  
Marilyn Sitaker ◽  
Alice Ammerman ◽  
Carmen Byker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Mapping Study ◽  
Improve Access ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

Approaches for Implementing Healthy Food Interventions in Settings With Limited Resources: A Case Study of Sodium Reduction Interventions in Emergency Food Programs Addressing Food Insecurity

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712110561
Author(s):  
Karen Strazza ◽  
Julia Jordan ◽  
Kate Ferriola-Bruckenstein ◽  
Heather Kane ◽  
John Whitehill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Washington County ◽  
Sodium Reduction ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Food Programs ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

Purpose This study describes how recipients of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP) worked with emergency food programs to improve access to healthy food to address chronic conditions. Design SRCP recipients partnered with emergency food programs to implement sodium reduction strategies including nutrition standards, procurement practices, environmental strategies, and behavioral economics approaches. Setting SRCP recipients and emergency food programs in Washington County and Benton County, Arkansas and King County, Washington. Subjects SRCP recipient staff, emergency food program staff, and key stakeholders. Measures We conducted semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and systematic review of program documents. Analysis Data were analyzed using effects matrices for each recipient. Matrices were organized using select implementation science constructs and compared in a cross-case analysis. Results Despite limited resources, emergency food programs can implement sodium reduction interventions which may provide greater access to healthy foods and lead to reductions in health disparities. Emergency food programs successfully implemented sodium reduction interventions by building on the external and internal settings; selecting strategies that align with existing processes; implementing change incrementally and engaging staff, volunteers, and clients; and sustaining changes. Conclusion Findings contribute to understanding the ways in which emergency food programs and other organizations with limited resources have implemented public health nutrition interventions addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy foods. These strategies may be transferable to other settings with limited resources.

Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Minnesota: A Pilot Analysis of Corner Stores

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl L Larson ◽  
Megan Mullaney ◽  
Esther Mwangi ◽  
Deu Xiong ◽  
Frances Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
The United States ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Quality Food ◽  
South Central ◽  
Corner Stores ◽  
Access To Healthy Foods

Food deserts are identified by the United States Department of Agriculture as areas where asignificant proportion of the population lack access to quality food choices. The purpose of this study was toassess the availability of quality fruits, vegetables, dry good, and meats at corner store locations in a south-central Minnesota county designated a food desert. Corner stores (n=22) were audited for the presence of20 fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat meats, and whole grain dry goods. Results indicate more than three-quarters of corner stores did not provide sufficient access to healthy foods, and were not provide sufficientaccess to quality food for residents in the county.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Preferences of a Sample of Urban American Indians

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 428-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn S. Keim ◽  
Janyce Cagan Agruss ◽  
Ellen M. Williams ◽  
Louis Fogg ◽  
Ann Minnick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
American Indians ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Human Contact ◽  
Telephone Coaching ◽  
Barriers To Physical Activity

This study identified program delivery preferences and barriers to physical activity and healthy eating. Ninety-nine urban dwelling American Indians completed a questionnaire at powwows, community events, and a community health center. Most frequently selected program delivery preferences were coaching or other human contact, with fewer willing to use computer or telephone coaching. Fifty-six selected attending 8, 12, or 16 sessions. Most frequently selected barriers to physical activity were lack of time ( n = 48) and pain from existing problems ( n = 33). Frequently identified barriers to eating healthy foods included expense ( n = 42), uncertainty regarding what foods are healthy ( n = 25), extra time needed for preparation ( n = 22), and lack of knowledge of how to prepare healthy food ( n = 22). Findings showed the need for programs to focus on decreasing the barriers of time for physical activity and healthy eating and encourage doing organized physical activity (not necessarily exercise) with others to increase physical activity.

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