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Icons indicate availability of healthier food items at each store. The numbers in the fruits & vegetables indicate number of varieties available.

Leche baja en grasa

Fruta fresca

Verduras frescas

Carne baja en grasa

Perros calientes bajos en grasa

Comida congelada baja en grasa

Repostería y otros artículos horneados bajos en grasa

100% jugo de fruta

Pan integral

Papitas horneadas

mapping the food environment

why shouLd I CaRe abouT heaLThy Foods?

whaT aRe ‘heaLThy’ Foods?

fresh fruit

fresh vegetables

Lean beef

Low-fat hot dogs

Low -fat baked goods

100% fruit juice

Wheat bread

Baked chips

Low-fat frozen dinners

do north end grocery and convenience stores offer healthy, good-quality, affordable foods?

the map below illustrates the availability, quality and price of various healthy food products available in 13 neighborhood grocery stores.

the goal of this map is to create awareness about local healthy foods options in order to start conversations about personal nutrition and form coalitions with local vendors and community organizations around how availability of healthy food affects our health.

the information was collected using a nationally tested measurement tool during november of 2008, by local community members, middle school students, and university students through in-store surveys. the three indicators (healthy food availability, quality and price) were used in calculating a score for each store, and the score was then categorized into ‘healthy’, ‘less healthy’ and ‘least healthy’.

the images on the right depict what healthy foods (as defined by the measurement tool) are available at these local stores. they do not reflect price or quality of the items.

tell us your thoughts on this map and the food environment in the north end: Stop by the neon office to let us know what you think!

healthy foods are part of a balanced diet. making healthier food choices can help reduce your risk of:

obesity•diabetes•Cardiovascular disease•

eating healthier can help you:have more energy•maintain a healthier weight•increase fitness•not miss work or school•increase self-confidence•

in this context, healthy foods mean those foods which are:Lower in fat•Lower calorie•higher in fiber•higher in vitamins & minerals•

this poster was made from data collected november 11 and 13, 2008 from willing north end food vendors by the mit and north end team. the nutrition environments measures Survey (nem-S) survey tool was used to collect the data . more information on the tool can be found at: http://www.sph.emory.edu/nemS/index.html

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Portland St

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whAT CAN I DO NOw?interested in your food environment? here are some suggestions for further action:

talk with your local store owner about •offering more healthy food items.talk to friends and family about ways to •bring more healthy food into the north end.if you are a store owner, consider how to •provide healthier food options. Work with other store owners. When you drive to a grocery store, invite a •friend or neighbor!Contact your neon worker at 413-734-7010 . •

thanks, and we hope to hear from you!