The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on obesity is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together. 

What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Rail Trail 

• Community Walking Trails 

• Community Physical Events 

What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.

• Lack of indoor recreation facilities 

• Lack of nutritious food 

• Lack of food education 

Partners in our Community Health Improvement Process: 

• Foothills Health District

• WNC Healthy Impact

Partners with a Role in Helping Our Community Do Better on This Issue:

• County Schools 

The following actions have been identified by our partners and community members as ideas for what can work for our community to make a difference on obesity.

Actions and Approaches Identified by Our Partners These are actions and approaches that our partners think can make a difference on obesity.

• Higher Motivation for Physical Activity 

• Affordable Nutrution 

• Nutrution Education

• Address what leads to obesity

What is Currently Working in Our Community These are actions and approaches that are currently in place in our community to make a difference on obesity.

• Community Walking Trails 

What Community Members Most Affected by obesity Say These are the actions and approaches recommended by members of our community who are most affected by obesity 

• Provide more education