Steps Initiatives - Access to Healthy Foods

To reduce the incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in Clark County by assuring access to healthy food options that are affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate throughout the community.

Title:

"Healthy Food Forecast, What Is Your Role?"

Audience:

Clark County residents, elected officials, farmers and agricultural experts, health system leaders, school administrators, land-use specialists, food service executives and nutrition experts.

What:
  • This event provided a forum for a diverse audience to connect and identify many of our community's food and nutrition issues.
  • Mark Winne, a national expert on food security and food policy, provided an overview of common gaps in community food systems and various ways that communities have addressed these problems.
  • A panel of local experts in community nutrition, agriculture, and food service discussed regional aspects of food access and security.
  • Discussion revealed interest and support for forming a local food policy council. The necessity of a community needs assessment was also identified.

Result:

Feedback from this workshop drove development of a Clark County Food System Council and initiation of a community food assessment.

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