AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF LANIE HAERTLING, for the Master of Science degree in Food & Nutrition, presented on December 9, 2013, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale TITLE: THE STUDY OF FOOD ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTHFULNESS OF DIET IN THE POPULATION ATTENDING THE GOOD FOOD: LOCAL PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Sara Long Roth Objective: Distinguish six attributes of the Good Food: Local program participants. Design: At the first class of each Good Food: Local course a survey was administered to all participants. Subjects and Setting: The study included participants age 18 or older who attended a Good Food: Local event during the months of June to September, 2013. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analyses used to analyze the data include: frequencies, Cross tabulations, Spearman Rank Test and Pearson's Correlation. Results: The population reported to consume more fruits and vegetables than the national average, live in close distance to a large grocery store, not be confined by cost when purchasing groceries and felt comfortable preparing meals from a recipe. The main barriers to purchasing local specialty crops are availability, convenience. and cost. Conclusions: Results of this study can be used in developing future curriculums for programs increasing familiarity with local specialty crops.

This purpose of this business plan is to evaluate the feasibility and to form a strategy of offering healthy food services in Taipei city, Taiwan. Analysis of market trend and competitors is included in this business plan together with a market survey which is conducted to understand the potential market and the needs of the target customers. Keywords : Healthy, Food, Restaurant, Business Plan

Community food security (CFS) is a new, community-based, collaborative approach to achieving food security. CFS seeks to merge social justice and environmental sustainability goals in the pursuit of food-secure communities. The Good Food Market (GFM) is a new CFS initiative wherein a subsidized community food market operates in a food desert. Through a qualitative case study approach, I examine and evaluate the programmatic design of The Stop’s Good Food Market, and explore its contribution to community food security. The research is framed within a larger study of food security. Research findings are based on semi-structured and structured interviews with GFM coordinators and customers, as well as participant observation and literature reviews.

Community food security (CFS) is a new, community-based, collaborative approach to achieving food security. CFS seeks to merge social justice and environmental sustainability goals in the pursuit of food-secure communities. The Good Food Market (GFM) is a new CFS initiative wherein a subsidized community food market operates in a food desert. Through a qualitative case study approach, I examine and evaluate the programmatic design of The Stop’s Good Food Market, and explore its contribution to community food security. The research is framed within a larger study of food security. Research findings are based on semi-structured and structured interviews with GFM coordinators and customers, as well as participant observation and literature reviews.

Individuals who are disadvantaged by low-income and/ or minority status face a number of barriers to experiencing optimal health and eating well. Twenty Aboriginal and 29 non-Aboriginal participants (N = 49) from Ottawa, Canada took part in a cross-sectional, mixed methods study and completed one questionnaire and single in-depth interview that verified: 1) food security status and household eating habits, 2) fruit and vegetable purchase and consumption, and 3) knowledge about or participation in the Good Food Box [GFB] Program. Ottawa GFB staff (n = 5), site coordinators (n = 6) and steering committee members (n = 3) took part in separate discussion groups to identify challenges and strengths related to program coordination, management and delivery. Within an ecological framework, qualitative data is discussed using a social phenomenological and thematic approach. Using χ2 analyses, results suggest a medium effect size and association between food security status and Aboriginal identity (χ2(1) = 8.04, p < 0.01; φ = 0.4) and satisfaction with how stores meet household food needs and gender (χ2(1) = 5.86, p < 0.05; φ = 0.36). A relationship between participation in the GFB Program and food security status (χ2(1) = 11.13, p < 0.01; φ = 0.48) is also shown where estimates suggest that GFB customers are 9.9 times more likely to be food secure compared to non-affiliates. ANOVA results and post-hoc tests demonstrate a significant mean difference in frequency of fruit consumption between GFB customers and non-program users (F(2, 46) = 11.29, p = 0.00) where 29.6% of the variance (ω2 = 0.296) is explained by program participation. Results-based and community-driven recommendations to improve access to healthy food, food security and the GFB Program are discussed as shared responsibilities between different levels of government across sectors and the community since these are public and social health issues, determinants of health and economic concerns. Implications of findings are also discussed.

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No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Camilla Alves Pereira Rodrigues - 2014.pdf: 1407372 bytes, checksum: 193d389c48e394c7feb5146ac5273031 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-28 / This work aimed to evaluate the profile of microbiological contamination in infant formula milk powder and reconstituted, water and utensils used in food preparation for infants less than one year in lactaries five hospitals with pediatric care in the city of Goiânia, Goiás state, Brazil. Also conducted a follow-up of professionals involved in the preparation and distribution of infant formula, through verification of good handling practices on lactaries room, as well as evaluation of the hygienic conditions of the hands and nasal pits. 640 samples were obtained considering the two stages of the study, so before and after training in best practices for handlers involved. These samples for microbiological determinations coliforms at 35 °C and 45 °C, coagulase positive staphylococci, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and mesophilic aerobic microorganisms, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were performed. Presence of P. aeruginosa was observed in a sample of water and another of aerobic mesophilic. All samples of infant formula milk powder proved adequate to consume according to current legal resolution, but a sample of them, reconstituted, presented coliform count at 35 °C above the limit allowed by law. There was an improvement in the microbiological profile of respondents between the two stages of the research vessels, being statistically significant at 35 °C for coliforms and P. aeruginosa. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in nasal cavity and hands of food handlers were found. None of lactaries surveyed during the study demonstrated satisfactory level of compliance against the current health legislation after application of the checklist in good handling practices. Even after training several nonconformities relating the adjustments set was identified. With this study it was concluded that the infant formula infants were offered to secure the microbiological point of view. Good manufacturing practices and training tools can be permanent improvement in sanitary hygienic control in the food production process. We need better public policies to develop, oversee and implement effective legislation to health services, as well as ensure the sanitary quality of food to the population. / Este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar o perfil de contaminação microbiológica em fórmulas lácteas infantis em pó e reconstituída, água e utensílios usados na preparação de alimentos para lactentes menores que um ano, em lactários de cinco hospitais com atendimento pediátrico na cidade de Goiânia, Goiás. Também se realizou um acompanhamento dos profissionais envolvidos no preparo e distribuição das fórmulas lácteas, através de verificação das boas práticas de manipulação no lactário, bem como, avaliação das condições higiênicas de mãos e fossas nasais Foram obtidas 640 amostras considerando as duas etapas do estudo, ou seja, antes e após a capacitação em boas práticas para os manipuladores envolvidos. Nestas amostras foram realizadas determinações microbiológicas para coliformes a 35 ºC e 45 ºC, estafilococos coagulase positiva, Bacillus cereus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, e microrganismos aeróbios mesófilos, Escherichia coli e Staphylococcus aureus. Foi observada presença de P. aeruginosa em uma amostra de água e em outra de aeróbios mesófilos. Todas as amostras de fórmulas lácteas infantis em pó se mostraram adequadas para o consumo de acordo com a Resolução legal vigente, porém uma amostra delas, reconstituída, apresentou contagem de coliformes a 35ºC acima do limite permitido pela legislação. Houve uma melhora no perfil microbiológico dos utensílios pesquisados entre as duas etapas da pesquisa, sendo estatisticamente significativos para coliformes a 35ºC e P. aeruginosa. Foi encontrado Escherichia coli e Staphylococcus aureus em mãos e fossa nasal dos manipuladores. Nenhum dos lactários pesquisados durante o estudo demonstrou nível satisfatório de conformidade frente à legislação sanitária vigente após aplicação da lista de verificação em boas práticas de manipulação. Mesmo após a capacitação foi identificado várias não conformidades referentes as adequações estabelecidas. Com este estudo foi possível concluir que as fórmulas lácteas oferecidas aos lactentes eram seguras do ponto de vista microbiológico. As boas práticas de fabricação e a capacitação podem ser instrumentos permanentes de melhoria no controle higienicossanitário no processo de produção de alimentos. É necessário melhores políticas públicas para elaborar, fiscalizar e implementer legislação eficiente aos serviços de saúde, bem como, garantir a qualidade sanitária de alimentos à população.