| |
Past
Updates
July
2004
The City of Mount Vernon has been working with a community advisory
group to develop an action plan that focuses on environmental and
policy change. The plan was developed with information gathered from
data and community feedback. This was done through a series of focus
groups of adults and parents of young children who shared their perceptions
of what changes would support their ability to choose healthy foods
and be more physically active. community audit, conducted by community
volunteers, assessed the nutrition and physical activity policy environment
of Mount Vernon. The action plan focuses on three goals: 1) utilize
urban planning approaches that promote physical activity; 2) encourage
policies that provide K-12 students with opportunities for physical
activity outside of formal physical education classes; and 3) ensure
schools K-12 provide healthy foods and beverages. The draft plan was
presented to the larger community for feedback during a public event
in June 2004. The city is partnering with Skagit County Health Department,
the University of Washington, and the WA State Department of Health.
See links to more information about the project.
April
2004
The City of Mount Vernon is currently working with a community advisory
group to gather data and community feedback. This is being done
through a series of focus groups of adults and parents of young
children who are sharing their perceptions of what changes would
support their ability to choose healthy foods and be more physically
active. A community audit, conducted by community volunteers, is
assessing the nutrition and physical activity policy environment
of Mount Vernon.. This information will guide the advisory group's
process of developing an action plan that focuses on policy and
environmental change. The draft plan will be presented to the larger
community for feedback during a public event in June 2004. The city
is partnering with Skagit County Health Department, the University
of Washington, the National Park Service, and the WA State Department
of Health.
|
|
