Community Gardens and Local Food Procurement – Exploring Impact on Physical Activity and Nutrition for Obesity Prevention
This US-based evidence summary explores the literature on community gardens and local food procurement in relation to nutrition, physical activity, and body weight. Findings from this synthesis indicate that community gardens and local procurement programs, policies, and initiatives have the potential to result in positive impacts related to nutrition, such as improved attitudes and asking behaviors, and increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
Resource Information
Date
April 1, 2016
Author
Power Up!
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Community-at-large, Farmers Market, Food Bank, Recreation Centre, Restaurant/Food Service Premise
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Chronic Disease Prevention, Food Systems & Local Food, Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Physical Activity
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional
Tags
chronic disease prevention, food access, food security, garden, local food, obesity, physical activity, policy, school, vegetables and fruit, weight