Nutrition DayOne Day Health Fair

By Jana Feldman RNIn Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Ada

County

The NeedIdaho obesity rates- 24.5%,Ada County obesity rates- 21.8%. Idaho’s obesity rate among children ages 10-17 -

11.8%. (CDCP, 2007)

Why partner with the Boys & Girls Club?You Tube Video about Boys & Girls Club Nu

trition Program

ObjectiveTo increase knowledge regarding

nutritional choices, physical activity, and to promote well being and healthy lifestyles in children and their families.

Promoting the Event

The Event Activities and games were implemented throughout the club to

encourage healthy eating and educate club members about nutrition.

Farmers Market

After completing activities club members were able to shop at the farmers market.

Reaching Parents and Families

Participating community businesses

Parents and families visited booths with educational, health related information, and were invited to stay for a free dinner, with chances to win prizes.

OutcomesThe Numbers Evaluation 3 community vendors177 total club members

participated in the event43 parents visited booths15 parents stayed for

dinner

Club member poll showed the event introduced a new concept, either a new bit of information about health eating or the concept of a farmers market. The poll showed majority of the club members enjoyed the event

Staff feedback showed mostly positive responses- responding the event was a success and felt club members gained some nutritional information from the event.

Ways to Improve Future Nutrition

Events•Increase marketing to parents and families with additional incentives for participation•Include parents in planning future events•Include more educational booths and resources •Increase community participation

What I Learned…..• How to professionally engage community partners and stakeholders to accomplish a mutual goal•Ways to identify community needs and areas of concern• The importance of marketing concepts and ideas appropriately to promote “buy-in” from all levels of participation

ReferencesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention, (2007) National Diabetes

Surveillance System.  Retrieved online February 3, 2011 from http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics  /index.htm