HHS 231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Food Desert, Walkability

• School: Oregon State University
• Department: Health and Human Sciences
• Course: HHS 231
• Professor: E.Woekel

Document Summary

Social ecological model (sem) for behavior change. Looks at multiple levels for interventions while also observing how all levels interact. Behavior setting is the target for the intervention: public policy: Considers national, state, and local laws and how these rules may he;p or hinder someone"s behavior. Physical education minutes in school, dietary guidelines: community: Examines the relationships with organizations and environment and the community which you are apart of. Includes safety, built environment, walkability, and access to food sources and resources. Food desert: when there is low or no access to a supermarket and healthful food within 1 mile or 10 miles: organization: Examines social institutions like schools, workplace, healthcare, places of worship, or volunteer associations. Create a culture where teachers take breaks. How your family, close friends, social networks and circle of influence may help to motivate or demotivate behaviors: individual: Look at one"s knowledge, motivation, attitude, and skill level.