Use of an Environmental Scan for Planning in a Multi-year, Family-centered Nutrition Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Mexican-heritage Children

ObjectiveTo develop family-centered education to prevent obesity in Mexican-heritage children.DescriptionA checklist, based on Institute of Medicine recommendations, was used to conduct an environmental scan of the community as a first step in planning educational programs to increase physical activity and reduce sweetened beverage intake in the target population. Subsequent steps include discussing findings with the Firebaugh Advisory Committee and interviewing parents to get their input.EvaluationTriangulation of qualitative data from all sources.Conclusions and ImplicationsAn environmental scan is a useful step in developing programs to promote nutrition and physical activity.FundingUSDA Grant #20116800130167. ObjectiveTo develop family-centered education to prevent obesity in Mexican-heritage children. To develop family-centered education to prevent obesity in Mexican-heritage children. DescriptionA checklist, based on Institute of Medicine recommendations, was used to conduct an environmental scan of the community as a first step in planning educational programs to increase physical activity and reduce sweetened beverage intake in the target population. Subsequent steps include discussing findings with the Firebaugh Advisory Committee and interviewing parents to get their input. A checklist, based on Institute of Medicine recommendations, was used to conduct an environmental scan of the community as a first step in planning educational programs to increase physical activity and reduce sweetened beverage intake in the target population. Subsequent steps include discussing findings with the Firebaugh Advisory Committee and interviewing parents to get their input. EvaluationTriangulation of qualitative data from all sources. Triangulation of qualitative data from all sources. Conclusions and ImplicationsAn environmental scan is a useful step in developing programs to promote nutrition and physical activity. An environmental scan is a useful step in developing programs to promote nutrition and physical activity.