Chronic disease prevention will focus on diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes and osteoporosis education programs will be expanded or developed. Individuals will be empowered to reclaim control of their lives by developing positive lifelong habits related to safe and healthy eating at home and away from home, regular physical activity, stress management and time management. Audiences are working adults, low income families, and parents of school age children. The public lacks a way of evaluating safety and efficacy of nutritional supplements and functional foods.
Target audiences are adults, health care professionals, perimenopausal women, and athletes.
Materials will be developed to help people use accurate information sources, work with their health care providers and make informed choices. Programs for those 75 and over will target caregivers of individuals trying to maintain independence in their home. Methods will include lessons for preformed groups, newspaper and newsletter articles, handouts to accompany home-delivered meals, programs for children of older adults, and training for Home Care Aides. Nutrition and food safety are components of sustainable agriculture efforts. Staff will increase awareness of partnering opportunities, especially as related to community gardens, farmers' markets, community-supported agriculture groups, incubator kitchens and others as appropriate.