Pilot Program Data
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Transcript of Pilot Program Data
Groceryships The Problem The Good News – What is a
Groceryship? Pilot Study Data Collection Results Recommendations
The Problem Almost 70% of America is either overweight or
obese.
Over 25% of our kids are overweight.
Obesity is the leading cause of preventable death in America.
Causes – unhealthy cheap, fast, sugary foods & unhealthy proportions.
What is a Groceryship?A Groceryship is essentially a scholarship for groceries. This scholarship aims at teaching families healthy, affordable, proportionate meals and snacking, as well as participating in other health-related behaviors to encourage healthy lifestyles.
Pilot Study The pilot study provided 8 families with 6 months worth of
funding for groceries, a toolkit, and weekly meetings that included cooking demonstrations, circle sharing, nutrition education, readings, films and more.
Eligibility for the program required families to be low-income, struggling with obesity and/or food related health issues. Families were selected after attending an information session, submitting an application, and being interviewed. Commitment and strong desire to change were emphasized in the interviews for selection.
After families graduate the initial phase, they become mentors for the next class of groceryships recipients, and are encouraged to continue attending meetings.
Data Collection Height, weight and blood pressure were
collected at the first meeting, mid-point, and the last day
A 26 question mid-point survey was distributed half-way through the program. The survey sought answers to nutritional and lifestyle changes, as well as program satisfaction.
ResultsBMI 35 lbs lost Average weight lost – 5.8 lbs ZERO lbs gained!
ResultsFrequencies
Results
Nutrition aims included: Fruit and vegetable consumption (increase) Meat consumption (decrease) Processed food consumption (decrease) Openness to trying new foods (increase)These aims were 100% successful across all participants!
F & V intake Meat intake Processed foods intake
Openness to New foods
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NUTRITION
IncreasedDecreasedNo Change
Results
Lifestyle aims included: Stress level (decrease) Sleeping hours
(improved) Exercise hours
(increase)
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Exerc
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Eatin
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Body im
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LIFESTYLE
IncreasedDecreasedNo change
Eating out (decrease) Body image (improved) Energy level(increase) Spending…
ResultsActivities Introductory readings Check-In Nutrition/Food Education Cooking Demonstrations & Recipes Circle Sharing Films
All very popular! 98% earned highest satisfactory rate. The most promising aspect…
They want more! Everyone is happy to continue
participation in meetings as mentors
Nearly everyone would like to have more meetings
Nearly everyone would like to have more ideas for the future
Recommendations
50.0%37.5%
12.5%
Plant-based diet
What is...?NegativeNo opinionPositive
38%
63%
Spending
IncreasedDecreased No change
Increase education/interest in plant-based diet
Establish spending goals
Recommendations cont’d Incorporate bilingualism into the program
Increase number of meetings or interrelation among participants – e.g., encourage exchange of ideas and social support after the program ends
Include exercise aspect at meetings
Closing Remarks"I have become a more open, connected, whole person, both mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. who has learned more compassion and kindness toward my fellow humans ~ I am growing more into my real, honest self...“
"how talking about this can make a big difference and that dieting is not only about changing how you eat but also how you look at yourself"
Most Valuable Take-Away - "How to open-up emotionally to others without judgment"
"Sam, please stay yourself - Being open, to all of us - Thank you"
"She [Angela] is great, keep the good recipes coming"
