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Website Search Results for: Food Security

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331. Agriculture and Local Food Economies in the Appalachian Region - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Discusses Appalachia's food systems based on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2017 Census of Agriculture, highlighting the connection to economic and community development, environmental health and safety, and public health. Provides case studies of food banks that improve community access to food as well as produce prescription programs that help treat chronic diseases and promote community health.

...promote community health. 04/2022 Appalachian Regional Commission Appalachia · Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences...

332. Connecting People to the Source of Their Food: Changing the Way We Think about Food to Improve Health - Resources
Date: Jan 2015

Presents a study on local food systems as a means of providing access to healthy food in rural communities. Compares outcomes in rural and urban counties.

...Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease...

333. Non-Communicable Diseases and Preventive Health Behaviors: A Comparison of Hispanics Nationally and Those Living Along the US-Mexico Border - Resources
Date: Jun 2015

Reports on a study comparing preventive healthy behaviors of Hispanic populations in the U.S. nationwide and those living in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Healthy behaviors included physical activity, diets of fruits and vegetables, avoiding heavy alcohol use, and being a non-smoker.

...Food security and nutrition · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Tobacco use · U.S.-Mexico Border Region...

334. Urban-Rural and Regional Variability in the Prevalence of Food Insecurity: The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin - Resources
Date: Aug 2014

Highlights a study on regional variability of food insecurity in Wisconsin from 2008-2012. Analyzes data based on age, race, and gender, and compares rural and urban areas of the state.

...08/2014 Access · Food security and nutrition · Population health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wisconsin...

335. Rural Healthy People 2020: New Decade, Same Challenges - Resources
Date: May 2015

Uses results from a nationally representative survey to identify rural health priorities from Healthy People 2020's national priorities. Top rural health priorities include access to quality healthcare, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, and others.

...Food security and nutrition · Health conditions · Mental health · Oral health · Population health · Rural-urban differences...

336. Rural Counties Losing All Types of Grocery Stores Except National Chains - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Line chart showing the change in numbers and types of grocery stores in rural counties between 1990 and 2015, representing national chains, regional chains, local chains, and single location retailers.

...location retailers. 12/2021 USDA Economic Research Service Access · Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data...

337. A Participatory Regional Partnership Approach to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity Through Environmental and Policy Change in Rural Missouri - Resources
Date: Jun 2015

A case study of Healthier Missouri Communities (Healthier MO), a community-based research project in 12 counties in rural southeast Missouri. Describes a group process to identify and select promising evidence-based interventions to promote nutrition and physical activity.

...06/2015 Food security and nutrition · Infrastructure · Physical activity · Policy · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

338. Rural Food and Physical Activity Assessment Using an Electronic Tablet-Based Application, New York, 2013-2014 - Resources
Date: Jul 2015

Evaluates the effectiveness of a community assessment tool focused on the built environment and used to capture images such as sidewalks, walkable destinations, restaurants, and food stores, in an effort to identify barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and active living. Includes resident perspectives on community features and opportunities for improvement.

...Food security and nutrition · Infrastructure · Physical activity · Technology for health and human services · Wellness, health...

339. Michigan State Health Assessment 2021 - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Provides results of the Michigan State Health Assessment that informs the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), with 4 main focus areas: engaging health policy and systemic change, supporting families to prevent childhood trauma, improving access to food and promoting physical activity, and increasing accountability of environmental polices and regulations. Includes considerations for disadvantaged populations, including rural areas of Michigan.

...Food security and nutrition · Health conditions · Health disparities · Physical activity · Policy · Population health · Social determinants...

340. Access in Appalachia Concept and Methodologies: Final Report - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Provides an overview of the accessibility needs to goods and services - food, healthcare, broadband, education, as well as, customer, labor, and supplier markets - for the people and businesses of Appalachia. Looks at the current research on rural accessibility and economic development. Outlines methods for measuring accessibility, offers an analyses approach using accessibility metrics, and discusses other considerations in long range accessibility planning.

...Regional Commission, EBP US, Inc. Access · Appalachia · Broadband · Food security and nutrition · Human services · Transportation...