Reflections On Development of the Community Healthy Living Index and A Meta-Analytic Review of Obesity Prevention Programs for Children and Adolescents If one conquers obesity and disease, one conquers bad eating and living habits. This is a “comprehensive tool for communities to assess opportunities for active living and healthy eating and to mobilize all sectors of society to conquer obesity and chronic disease.” (Kim: 1). While I agree that obesity is an epidemic that I see… Read More
Reflections on Van Wormer and Besthorn’s Community and Community Development (Ch 6) “What does wellness, security, and happiness mean to you?” Thus, my first Community Psychology class ended with a question and an introduction to the first reading. My first reaction was, this is Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. On page 198 of the reading, Maslow’s third tier of needs is introduced as community and… Read More