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)

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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%

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(Marin County)

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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

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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

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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