Nutrition Task Force
Goals and Objectives
To identify a pilot neighborhood in which to begin work (Canonsburg or Washington)
- To gather information on three health areas in the pilot neighborhood
- To identify key people in the pilot neighborhood
To mobilize the pilot neighborhood around the three identified healthy lifestyle areas (activity, nutrition, and self esteem/body image)
- To invite key people in the pilot neighborhood to presentation
- To hold the presentation meeting and enlist committed individuals to begin planning what will work in their neighborhood
To act a support resource for the pilot neighborhood and all of Washington County
- To document pilot neighborhood results and market to other neighborhoods to expand reach
- To create a brochure that explains Body Mass Index in layman’s terms
- To create and implement Eating Disorder screening trainings for schools and physicians
Problem Statement
The Nutrition Task Force will focus on promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles for all children and the adults that impact their home, school, and neighborhood. Healthy lifestyles are defined as living actively, eating in healthy ways, and encouraging positive body image and self esteem.
Washington County Health Partners, Inc.’s 2002 Health Assessment found that 34.4% of Washington County adults were physically inactive and 65.8% were overweight. In addition, the issues of eating disorders came up as one of the top three topics in the 14 high school focus groups that were conducted with Washington County students.
The task force plans to: target a pilot neighborhood to mobilize around the three healthy lifestyle issues; act as a support resource; document the results; and market the concept to other neighborhoods to expand the impact.
To join the Nutrition Task Force or to support any of these initiatives, please contact Hugh Wallace, Administrative Assistant, at 724-222 6511, ext. 10, or via e-mail at hlw@wchpinc.org.
Events
Task Force Meetings
First Tuesday of Every Month at 2pm in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at
Community Action Southwest (150 W Beau St, Washington)
Links
Downloads
Growth Screening
Growth Screening Brochure.
Word Document (491 KB)
Body Mass Index Chart for Boys.
PDF (56 KB)
Body Mass Index Chart for Girls.
PDF (56 KB)
Body Mass Index Education Letter. Word Document (24 KB)
Growth Screening Results Letter.
Word
Document (24 KB)
Nutrition Resource Brochure.
Word Document (1.1 MB)
Covering the Uninsured
Covering the Uninsured Brochure.
PDF
(366 KB)
School Nurse Resources
Nutrition Resource List.
Word Document (67 KB)
Resources and Growth Screening.
PowerPoint
Presentation (712 KB)