adult healthy eating
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Adults Healthy Eating Community Factors
What the Community Says About Food Security /
Food Program Participation
I’m not sure where to go or
if I qualify.
It’s not worth the hassle to
apply.
Cal-Fresh Utilization
Source: California Food Policy Advocates
San Rafael CalFresh Outlets
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
Novato CalFresh Outlets
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
Southern Marin CalFresh Outlets
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
West Marin CalFresh Outlets
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
Source: USDA SNAP Retail Locator
What the Community Says About Access to Healthy Food / Retail
Establishments
There are no healthy stores
in my community.
Source: HMP Community Focus Groups 2010
Fast food doesn’t require time and
energy, it’s an easy option for tired
and stressed families.
Source: HMP Community Focus Groups 2010
From “Food Desert” to a “Community of Excellence!”
Source: Nutrition Wellness Program 2011
What the Community Says About Local Agriculture
The gardens are well loved! Many people are eating healthier because
of themSource: HMP Community Focus Groups 2010
There aren’t enough community
gardens for everyone.Source: HMP Community Focus Groups 2010
Community Gardens
Source: Marin County Community Garden Needs Assessment Report 2010, UC Cooperative Extension
Gleaning
Adult Healthy Eating Individual Factors
Low Income Adults Age 25+ Able to Afford Food
37%
64%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Food Secure Food InsecureFood Security
(Marin County)
Perce
nt of
Adu
lts
Source: CHIS 2007-2009
1 in 3 low income adults age 25+ are not able to afford enough food
Source: CHIS 2007-2009
Number of Times Adults Age 25+ Ate Fast Food in Past Week
70%
30%
5%
15%
25%
35%
45%
55%
65%
75%
None One or more timesNumber of Times
(Marin County)
Perc
ent o
f Adu
lts A
ge 2
5+
1 in 3 adults ate fast food at least once in the past
week
And There are Disparities
45% 50% 57%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
High School Graduate or Less
Some College College Graduate
Perce
nt of
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s age
s 25
+an
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5+
Servi
ngs o
f Fru
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s
Education Level Completed(Marin County)
Lower Education, Lower Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Source: CHIS 2007-2009
50% of adults eat 5/more fruits and vegetables each
day
Fruit and vegetable consumption is lower among
individuals with lower education
attainment
Adult Healthy Eating Outcomes
Source: CHIS 2001-2009
Overweight or Obese Adults Age 25+ in Marin County
48%
42%
38%
40%
42%
44%
46%
48%
50%
2001 2003 2005 2007 2009Year
Perce
nt of
Adu
lts
Almost 1 in 2 adults are
overweight or obese
And There are Disparities
Source: CHIS 2007-2009
Adults with lower income are 60% more likely to be
overweight or obese
Source: CHIS 2007-2009
Adults with lower education
attainment are more likely to be
overweight or obese
Top 3 Neighborhoods with the Highest Prevalence of Obesity
1. San Marin2. Ignacio3. Canal