Goal 2: Nutrition and Obesity
 
 
 
Improve nutrition and obesity across the lifespan

Assure sufficient resources that promote proper nutrition, healthy weight/weight maintenance, and increase the likelihood of healthy habits through maximizing a supportive environment.



Goal 2: Assure sufficient resources that promote proper nutrition, healthy weight/weight maintenance, and increase the likelihood of healthy habits through maximizing a supportive environment.

Objectives

Key Actions
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 OBJECTIVE 2.1: By 12/31/2019, 50% of those enrolled in the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) will have increased support of active living and healthy eating habits in early childhood settings as measured by 1 formal or informal policy around physical activity and nutrition.

 OBJECTIVE 2.2: By 12/31/2019, increase access and consumer demand for nutritious food choices in 68104, 68105, 68107, 68110, 68111, 68117, 68124, measured by an aggregate 15% increase in purchasing pattern, consumption, access to healthy foods, and preference for healthy food options.

 OBJECTIVE 2.3: By 12/31/2019, all Douglas County residents will increase their utilization of parks, recreational centers, and trails as measured by a 15% improvement in utilization, park grades, and observation of use. 

 OBJECTIVE 2.4: By 12/31/2019, 100% of health systems will screen for obesity & food insecurity and of those determined to be at risk will have a treatment plan to include counseling and education related to chronic disease prevention, and food insecurity or referred as needed.