Nutrition Assessment Education Project
Whatcom
County
A Classic Community Nutrition Assessment Experience
Nutrition Resources in Whatcom County
A telephone survey was used to assess sources of nutrition services and information for the residents of Whatcom County. The results are compiled in the following table:| Organization | Who Receives Services/ Information | Who Provides Services/ Information | Topics | Marketing |
| St. Joseph Hospital | Individuals | Registered Dietitian | Weight management
Eating disorders Clinical conditions |
Physician referral
Flyers Local paper |
| Lifequest | Groups | Registered Dietitian,
Health Educators |
Cholesterol
Weight control Diabetes |
|
| YWCA | General Public | Registered Dietitian Consultant, Community Health Educator | Encore for Girls (lifestyle habits and body
image)
Cervical and Breast Cancer |
Local newspaper
Radio Reader boards |
| YMCA | General Public | Registered Dietitian,
Public Health Professional |
Weight loss
Wellness |
|
| NW Regional Council AAOA | Seniors | Geriatric Nutrition Specialist | Food Assistance
Low cost cooking Diabetes COPES |
Case management referrals
Public speaking Word of mouth |
| Whatcom County Community College | General Public | Registered Dietitian,
Health Educators |
Aging Gracefully
Low fat cooking |
Local newspaper
Flyers |
| Bellingham Technical College | General Public | Nurses,
Health Educators |
Childbirth and parenting classes
Senior fitness classes Dietary Manager & Culinary arts classes |
Quarterly Flyers |
| Fairhaven Club | Members | Lifestyle Management and Medical Exercise Specialist | Weight control
Media fads |
Referrals from fitness appraisal & personal trainer |
| World Gym | Members | Personal trainer, computer program | Nutrition counseling | Membership consultation |
| Bellingham Athletic Club | Members | Exercise Physiologist, RN, Hypnotherapist | Supplementation
Antioxidants Manatec Metabolic Profile |
|
| Community Food Co-op | Members | Self taught staff nutritionist | Allergy Class
Cooking with alternative products |
Newsletter
Signs in store |
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Group Results |