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An Assessment of Nutrition Security among Residents in Rural Eau Claire County

Developing community resources

Full Project Name:An Assessment of Nutrition Security among Residents in Rural Eau Claire CountyPrimary Community Organization:Eau Claire City-County Health DepartmentPrimary Academic Partner:David A Nelson, PhD, Family MedicineAward Amount:$49,988
Award Date
January2024
Project Duration:12 months

Project Description Narrative:


Nutrition security, or consistent access to nutritious foods for optimal health and well-being throughout life, is a growing global health focus. Poor nutrition is a leading cause of a variety of health issues, as well as healthcare costs and lost productivity in the U.S. and around the world.

Access to healthy and affordable food can be challenging for those living in rural areas. In Eau Claire County, 40% of residents live in rural settings where supermarkets don’t exist and there are higher rates of obesity and food insecurity.

This project will produce a health equity-conscious assessment to address nutrition security in rural Eau Claire County. The assessment will identify the causes of disparities in nutrition and chronic diseases or residents, as well as strategies to improve nutrition security and promote health equity.

Community Partners: Feed My People, UW-Extension FoodWise, Augusta Senior & Community Center, Prevea Health, West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, City of Eau Claire, The Community Table, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire, Aging and Disability Resource Center

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