“The report “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption among New York State Adults by County, BRFSS 2016” presents the prevalence of daily sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption by county in NYS. SSBs are drinks with added sugar including: non-diet soft drinks/sodas, flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, coffee drinks, energy drinks, and electrolyte replacement drinks. According to the report, 23.2% of adults drink at least one SSB per day in NYS. Within NYS, the prevalence of daily SSB consumption varies by county from 15.6% to 36.8%.
• Counties outside New York City with the highest prevalence are Jefferson (36.8%), Genesee (34.9%) and Livingston (33.3%).
• Counties outside New York City with the lowest prevalence are Yates (15.6%), Hamilton (16.4%), and Westchester (17.8%).
• Among New York City boroughs, prevalence is highest in Bronx (30.9%) and lowest in Richmond (16.7%).”
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National Farm to School Month Fact Sheet
October is National Farm to School Month! This fact sheet offers an overview of National Farm to School Month and ideas for celebrating and taking action in your community.
Child Nutrition Site Visit Guide
The Child Nutrition Programs benefit millions of low-income children each day, providing healthy food both in and out of school. These programs are public policy at its best, and that is why it is critically important for advocates to invite Members of Congress, as well as state and local elected officials, to visit Child Nutrition Program sites. Seeing children engaged in activities and eating nutritious meals can move an elected official to become a champion for strengthening the programs. This fact sheet offers steps for organizing, planning and hosting a Child Nutrition site visit for Members of Congress, as well as state and local elected officials.
Reframing Food Hubs: Food Hubs, Racial Equity, and Self-Determination in the South
This report is a summary of contents from 25 interviews in Southern states focused on communities and individuals working on racial and food justice.
Social Determinants of Health
This website provides CDC resources for SDOH data, tools for action, programs, and policy. They may be used by people in public health, community organizations, and health care systems to assess SDOH and improve community well-being.
Fast Facts
The documents found at the links below provide facts from up-to-date studies and “fast facts” written in consumer friendly language. To reduce review time, materials developed using facts from these documents exactly as they are written will not need additional science review, which will reduce the overall product review time.
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Sugary Drinks in America: Who’s Drinking What and How Much?
Over the last two decades, the sugary drink landscape has been changing. Between a plethora of new drinks on the market and reported changes in beverage sales, many people are confused or concerned about the current state of sugary drink sales and consumption patterns. This report describes the consumption and sales of sugary drinks in the United States over time and among demographic subgroups. Specifically, the report defines sugary drinks, describes health issues related to sugary drink consumption, and answers questions about how many sugary drinks are being consumed in the US and whether consumption patterns differ by age, race/ethnicity, and income.
Reframing the Obesity Conversation
One-pager on reframing, originally included in the March 2016 e-news. This document is a follow-up to Michael Baran (FrameWorks)’s presentation at the 2016 Convening. Updated April 2018. Download Reframing the Obesity Conversation
Making Money While Selling Produce Tip Sheet – Spanish
The OPCE has summarized in a one-pager the tips covered in a Oregon WIC Program video to help smaller WIC authorized stores make more money selling produce. You can distribute this Spanish tip sheet to storeowners when engaging them in the discussion of offering healthier foods. Download Cómo ganar dinero con la venta de frutas y vegetales
Making Money While Selling Produce – Tips for Small Food Retailers
The OPCE has summarized in a one-pager the tips covered in a Oregon WIC Program video to help smaller WIC authorized stores make more money selling produce. You can distribute this tip sheet to storeowners when engaging them in the discussion of offering healthier foods. Download Making Money While Selling Produce – Tips for Small Food Retailers