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501. Nutrition-Related Policy and Environmental Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2002-2013 - Resources
Date: Apr 2015

Summarizes findings from 29 rural studies of obesity prevention interventions using nutrition-related and environmental strategies. Includes interventions in school, tribal, farmers market, and other settings. Discusses common strategies for adapting and implementing these programs in rural communities.

...Pitts, et al. Preventing Chronic Disease, 12 04/2015 Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control...

502. 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. Compares rural and urban areas of the state.

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

503. The Impact of Coronavirus on Households in Rural America - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Reports on the experiences of rural households during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses impacts on finances, employment, healthcare, housing, food, and child care. Concerns related to healthcare include access to care during the pandemic, concerns for those with special health issues such as chronic conditions, and use of telehealth.

...Food security and nutrition · Housing and homelessness · Income · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Telehealth...

504. When the Grocery Store Closed, a Town Lost More Than Food - News
Date: Apr 16, 2026

A study from Pennsylvania State University examines how the loss of everyday locations such as grocery stores, pharmacies, primary care clinics, schools, and churches may affect health. The authors focus on a rural township in Pennsylvania and argue that such places act as health infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Source: Population Reference Bureau.

...particularly in rural areas. Access · Community and economic development · Food security and nutrition · Infrastructure · Pennsylvania...

505. Nutrition Assistance Programs: Agencies Could Do More to Help Address the Nutritional Needs of Older Adults - Resources
Date: Nov 2019

Report focuses on the shortcomings of the federal nutrition guidelines in meeting the nutritional needs of older adults. Bases recommendations on interviews with older adults in both rural and urban areas.

...services · Food security and nutrition · Older adults · Public health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

506. Impact of Food Accessibility on Eating and Anthropometric Outcomes among Rural Parent-Child Dyads: A Secondary Data Analysis of a Mindful Eating Intervention - Resources
Date: Dec 2025

Examines the relationship among food insecurity, food behaviors, and health outcomes in rural children and parents enrolled in a mindful eating intervention trial. Utilizes data from 154 parent-child dyads recruited from Head Start childcare centers in the U.S. and includes breakdowns according to sociodemographics, food accessibility, eating habits, health status, and more.

...Children and youth · Families · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Statistics and data...

507. What Rural Women Want the Public Health Community to Know About Access to Healthful Food: A Qualitative Study, 2011 - Resources
Date: Apr 2016

Results of a study in which 110 southern Illinois women identified physical, economic, and social barriers to acquiring healthy food. Features statistics including race, age group, and county of residence.

...Nadine R. Peacock Preventing Chronic Disease, 13 04/2016 Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Illinois...

508. Together We Serve: How Schools and Community Organizations are Boosting Summer Meals - Resources
Date: Mar 2025

A recorded webinar that discusses collaboration to implement summer non-congregate meal service models. Provides examples of successful partnerships, including those in rural areas.

...Gary Bye, Veronica Stephens 03/2025 No Kid Hungry Food security and nutrition · Networking and collaboration...

509. Breakfast Tips & Strategies for Fueling Success in Rural Districts - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

A recorded webinar featuring school nutrition staff who have implemented breakfast programs in rural school districts. Discusses strategies for implementation and overcoming challenges. Transcript available below description.

...Kelly Earnhardt, Nikki Hawthorne, Heidi Miles 04/2024 No Kid Hungry Food security and nutrition · Schools...

510. Teacher and Caregiver Perspectives on Water Is K'é: An Early Child Education Program to Promote Healthy Beverages among Navajo Children - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Presents a study exploring the efficacy of the Water is K'é pilot program which is designed to increase water consumption among young children in the Navajo Nation. Evaluation draws on the perspective of teachers and caregivers who were interviewed about their children's water consumption.

...Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Public health · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion...