Community Nutrition and Health
About Community Nutrition and Health
Community Nutrition and Health at UCANR is a statewide network of researchers and educators promoting holistic health and equitable communities for all Californians.
Our Shared Goal
Our shared goal is to co-create community-driven educational and capacity building programming to advance community health across California via statewide programs, special projects, and local advisor-driven work.
Partners in the Community
We partner with organizations and community leaders who share our goals to advance community health and work at many levels to create change, including:
- Individual behavior change
- Leadership capacity building
- Organizational policy change
- Informing public policy
- Affecting systems or environmental change such work flows or best practices within an organization.
As a result of this work, all Californians will have access to live a healthy life, free from chronic disease.
Our Focus Areas
Healthy Bodies
Nutrition & physical activity
Disaster preparedness & resilience
Healthy Hearts and Minds
Social-emotional health
Healthy Communities
Access to healthcare
Financial wellness
Community Advisory Committee
Better Together
We believe that the best strategies for community health are built together with local residents. To ensure our work is as effective as possible, we host monthly advisory committee meetings with our program partners and participants across the state.
Our Diverse Perspectives
Our committee includes 14 members from 10 different counties. To ensure accessibility and inclusion, we provide full interpretation in Spanish.
How We Collaborate
The committee provides vital input on:
- Educational materials designed for the public
- Research questions and projects
- Overall program strategy and direction