Community Assessment Project Marie Claire Donaghy Melissa Fong DFM 451 May 17, 2013 What we need to cover in presentation: *What did you do=project design *Why did you do it=needs assessment *How did you do it=methods *What were the results=results/discussion *Who was your primary grant funder=aetna foundation, we could go over why we selected them and their mission statement as well

Project Design The obesity epidemic is a major health issue affecting the population of the US, with growing prevalence among young children. The rates of obesity have increased dramatically within recent years. One contributing factor to child obesity is the increased consumption of highly processed sugary foods.

San Francisco Child Obesity Prevention and Education Program (SCOPE) Educate and teach children on nutritional benefits of food through interactive activities, communication, and learning Create new attitudes and behavioral changes through presentations and demonstrations Develop and improve nutritional decision making Provide nutritional guidelines and principles

Needs Assessment Larger market and greater availability for candy and snack products Convenience and affordability Media and TV commercials Vending machines in schools Lack of nutrition education

Primary Grant Funder Aetna Foundation Regional Grant The foundation primarily focuses on addressing obesity and promoting population health and wellness.

Methods West Portal Lutheran School 28 students, ages 9-10 Pre-assessment questionnaire Presentation Post-assessment snack table activity

Materials PowerPoint presentation Construction paper (three colors) Painter’s tape Teddy Grams Nutter Butter cookies Applesauce Cuties oranges Apples Pineapples Carrots Snap peas Tomatoes Welch’s fruit snacks Sugar cubes Coca-Cola

Results Fruits: Cuties oranges, Apples Pineapples Vegetables: Carrots, Snap Peas, Tomatoes Snacks: Nutter Butter Cookies, Applesauce, Teddy Grams, Welch’s fruit snacks None: N/A

Results Snack Food Before After Amount Taken Oranges 14 10 4 Apples 6 Pineapples 8 Carrots 5 3 Tomatoes Peas 2 Applesauce Teddy Grams 12 Fruit Snacks 1 7 Nutter Butter

Results

Implications for the Future Increase in vegetables and fruits, and decrease in processed snacks Parents/guardian/families need to play an active role in providing healthier snack options Nutrition education in schools