Community Coalition: Childhood Obesity

1. Data and Community Assessment

1.1. Needs Assessment

1.1.1. Appoint: Community Assessment Specialist

1.1.1.1. Collaborative Effort With Community

1.1.1.1.1. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital

1.1.1.1.2. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

1.1.1.1.3. Local Education Services District

1.1.1.1.4. Community Services Centers

1.1.1.1.5. Yakima Pediatric Hospital

1.1.2. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership

1.1.2.1. Objective

1.1.2.1.1. Determine Community awareness

1.1.2.1.2. Determine who will benefit most

2. Develop Coalition Criteria

2.1. Prioritize Process

2.1.1. Action Plan for Priorities

2.1.1.1. Action Steps: Based on Washington State Nutrition and Activity Plan

2.1.1.1.1. Grant Funding Obtained

3. REV IT UP!

3.1. CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Curriculum

3.1.1. Emphasis on 2 Categories

3.1.1.1. Physical Activity

3.1.1.1.1. Physical Eduction

3.1.1.2. Nutrition

3.1.1.2.1. Nutritional Services

3.1.1.2.2. Health Education

4. Reference: Faubion, R. J., Brown J., Bindler, R. C., Miller, K. (2012). Creating a community coalition to prevent childhood obesity in Yakima County, Washington: Rev It Up! 2008. Preventing Chronic Disease, 9(110243). http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd0.110243