Partners and Organizations

Partners and Organizations
Emily Holbrook
Department of Movement Sciences
H&S 290: Health Promotion
Dr. Helen Brown
Februrary 11, 2023

Introduction
My health topic is increasing fruit and vegetable intake in college-aged people at the University
of Idaho. The Healthy People 2030 objective that is most similar to my health topic is the
objective to increase vegetable consumption by people aged 2 years and older. I chose this topic
because not only is improving the holistic health of my community so important and Interesting
but also because I wanted to begin researching and working on nutrition issues for professional
experience. Once done with this project, I want to go further, partnering with Vandal Health, to
spread my portfolio and start a follow on project to physically improve the issue beyond what is
already being done. I want to learn how to empower my peers to make healthier choices.
Mobilizing Communities
It is important to mobilize partners for my health topic so that we can foster a shared vision,
network, and enable the community to improve sustainably. One person can't get nearly as much
work done as many, especially when it comes to such a finicky topic as changing eating
behaviors. With many partners, there could be support groups, political connections, protesting
for better food options, mailing, recipe finding, workshops, and clubs are just a few ideas.
Having partners can also increase perspective on the issue. They are people who will share this
vision, cultivate, and assess ideas as well as keep the vision on track. The most important people
will be students, especially first year and second year student communities. They are an essential
part to this effort because they are the ones changing, and overall setting the standard and trend
for which this movement will stand on. They make up the volunteers, the voters, the coalitions,
the target population, and the movement as a whole.
Possible Influential People
Something I have learned to be a research-based practice, according to Vandal Health Education,

is that peer educators are one of the most effective tools for educating on health-related topics. In
an article published in 2009, a result of a longitudinal evaluation of peer health education's
impact showed that students who stayed in contact with peer health educators were significantly
more likely to report less alcohol consumption and fewer negative consequences (White, et al
2009). Those students also were more likely to promote healthy weight management and
improve fat talk behaviors freshman year and decrease risky behavior by their junior year
(White, et al 2009). In that case, I would like to partner with peer educators. They all come from
diverse backgrounds, and living groups, and are paid interns which provides incentive.
Partnering with Vandal Health will also give me endless access to data and public health
communication strategies specifically suited for this population.
The next partner I would like to bring into this project would be an ASUI member. Their
connection to politics, strong voice, and part in the distribution of money at UI proves to be
useful. They could be involved in providing more healthy options for students and making those
options more accessible. They could also be a part of, in the far future, mitigating the unhealthy
food environment on campus.
Food institutions are another vital influential entity. They have tremendous control over the food
environment including what is accessible, the quality and quantity offered, when, and the price.
The major entity that would serve as an influence on the Moscow campus is Idaho Eats.
Other influential people, aside from peers and ASUI would include Scott Green's office, the
vandal health clinic, dietetic students, the dietetics teaching staff, and the City of Moscow
farmer’s market.
People Most Affected
The people most affected of course would be UI students. These students are influential because
if they can understand and engage in consuming more fruits and vegetables they can, themselves,
be peer educators. They can also be numbers that will hold influence over ASUI and University
officials to inflict change. Students are the ones changing and influencing change in their
community.
Backyard Harvest
https://www.backyardharvest.org
Backyard Harvest is a volunteer-based organization that makes fresh produce accessible to
everyone near Moscow and the LC Valley. They have many programs such as the community
orchard, with over 650 trees/patches/vines, where volunteers keep a portion of their pickings and
donate the rest to those in need; the harvest share program allows community members to donate
excess from their homes; grow-a-row program enables communities with extra space in their
backyards to donate a portion to a dedicated garden in which yields are donated; the community
gardens promote self-sustained volunteer gardening in which volunteers who help with the
community garden are taught the fundamentals of how to start and maintain a garden as well as
keep a small portion of the produce; they also bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the Idaho Food
Bank; and last but not least, the shop the market program allows those with SNAP to shop the
local farmers market with incentive.
Palouse-Clearwater Food Coalition
https://www.pcfoodcoalition.org
The Palouse-Clearwater Food Coalition's mission is to increase the production, distribution, and
consumption of local produce and food products to strengthen the health of rural, eight-county
regions including Moscow, ID. On their website, you can find the Zoom link or in-person
meeting information for their monthly meeting as well as past recordings. You can also see
upcoming networking events, community round tables, building workshops, and the annual food
summit conference. The website provides access to a blog with recipes from local members and
youtube recordings following stories of local food as well as how they have worked on
completing their mission. There will also be a local food directory including an interactive map.
Produce for Better Health
https://fruitsandveggies.org
Produce Better Health's mission is to create a consumer demand for fruits and veggies to increase
health and happiness through the diet. They act as a liaison between the industry and the public
health community. Their website provides many recipes, inspiration, an FV catalog including
how to select the F/V, nutrient content, and how to store as well as expert health advice regarding
FV consumption with Q/A.
This is a national organization that allows for professional membership. The organization has
PBH members who are donors, growers, shippers, processors, food industry organizations, health
roles also, etc. They also have Plant ambassadors and Fruit & Vegetable experts who are
members but membership inclusion isn't clearly stated. I would love to get help understanding
how the membership works and the benefits provided because it isn't clearly stated. There is an
overview saying they have influential power, contribute to recipe and expert advice libraries,
hosted cook alongside, social media, webinars, retail promotions, and PBH-sponsored events.
That is it though and it doesn't show you how to join either.
Related Government Websites
● Dietary Guidelines for Americans

○ https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/consumer-resources
○ This is a guide that is written by experts in the field for professionals but this
specific link takes you to resources and materials that can lay out the information
in a way for consumers to understand. It includes a guide to using MyPlate;
grocery game plans; shop smart; recipes; and printable materials.
● The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
○ Nutrition | CDC
○ Here lays a plethora of resources from defining nutrition to population guidelines
and strategies.
● SNAP-ed Connection
○ https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/nutrition-education-materials
○ Resources and articles for the general population that equips them with food
literacy skills.
Citations
White, S., Park, Y. S., Israel, T., & Cordero, E. D. (2009). Longitudinal evaluation of peer health
education on a college campus: Impact on health behaviors. Journal of American College
Health, 57(5), 497-506.

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Department of Movement Sciences

H&S 290: Health Promotion

Dr. Helen Brown

Februrary 11, 2023

Possible Influential People

Something I have learned to be a research-based practice, according to Vandal Health Education,

People Most Affected

Partners and Organizations

Palouse-Clearwater Food Coalition

Produce for Better Health

Related Government Websites

● Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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