A Health Snapshot of Our Communities. Healthy Active Long Beach Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention (CX3)

A Health Snapshot of Our Communities Healthy Active Long Beach Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention (CX3) FY 2008 2009 Our Neighborhoods! All Neighborhoods Qualify at 130% FPL for All Races Franklin Middle/Lincoln Elementary (90813) and BG (90802) 1 st, 2 nd, and 6 th Districts Fit Test* Results: Franklin % 7 th graders Lincoln 80.5% 5 th graders St. Marys (90813) 1 st and 6th Districts Fit Test* Results: Renaissance 50.9% 9 th graders International 60.4% 5 th graders New City no data for Washington School/S. Wrigley and (90813) 1 st District Fit Test* Results 64.9% 7 th graders Poly High , BG , and BG (90813) 1 st and 6 th Districts Fit Test * Results: Poly High 63.6% 9 th graders Roosevelt 75.4% 5 th graders Mary Butler/Central Long Beach (90806) 6 th District Fit Test* Results: 83.3% 5 th graders/59.1% 7 th graders *Fit Test = Aerobic Capacity Area Results Limited access to affordable, healthy foods! Stores and Fast Food Outlets in our neighborhoods do not meet standards for health. In our neighborhoods, you will often pay more for fruit and vegetables compared to the county average. Most stores selling alcohol do not comply with the State signage law (Lees law) Most neighborhoods are lacking safe places for play Areas around schools have high concentration of unhealthy food choices Key Neighborhood Findings With just a few simple changes many stores we surveyed could raise their scores to meet the standards for a healthy market! Working with local markets to improve reduce marketing of unhealthy products on their doors and windows would improve safety while reducing unhealthy cues for action! Community gardens could provide opportunities for physical activity and healthy food access Opportunities for Change! General Plan Update Transportation Master Plan Weed and Seed City Council Neighborhood Associations Community Collaborative Groups California Endowment: Building Healthy Communities Healthy Active Long Beach City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services 2525 Grand Ave Long Beach, CA