Primary Intervention

A primary intervention for the Community of Worthing could include the following plan. Research has shown that family meal planning can impact overall health, including obesity rates. Frequent family evening meals with structural and personal interaction showed positive child weight and parent nutrition outcomes.  Keep scrolling to learn Tips on how to plan for successful healthy outcomes

Tips to staying health

(Harvard Health, 2015),

Planning is Important

Frequent family meals have been positively associated with diet
quality, including increased fruit and vegetable consumption

(Lee et al., 2022)

Research shows that when people plan their meals, they are more likely to stick to healthier options. One study found that meal planning can lead to better food choices and improved dietary habits. 

(Evidence-Based Meal Planning for Weight Loss: Integrating Research-Backed Techniques for Health and Behavioral Science Insights for Culinary Professionals, 2025)

Secondary Interventions

Research shows that community-based programs that have weekly meetings for monitoring and giving individuals group support had a strong outcome for controlling weight gain.   In next few items there are several examples of how organizations lead to health weight management

(Mitchell et al., 2011).

Healthy Eating Encouragement 

Forming support groups for healthy eating recipe sharing, walking or other exercise have been shown to improve the results of weight loss. Being able to share and plan together in a community setting helps reduces stigma and holds you and your peers accountable. Whether it is an online organization or in person, community mindsets towards healthy lifestyles can have a big effect on how well we manage and maintain our weight. 

Below you will find two links to proven and effective weight loss programs that incorporate community. 

(Brand et al., 2014)

 Tertiary Intervention

One study done in Sydney, Australia, interviewed individuals with stage III obesity, and a common comment made by the individuals was summarized as the feeling of isolation. This study found that widespread obesity stigma was a barrier to engagement with community‐based services, contributing to social isolation and lack of support.

(Termaat et al., 2024)

Getting Support 

 Getting education and resources that can aid in screening and treatment would be a step in the right direction. Helping individuals feel supported by providing information through brochures and online access for things like Wellness on Wheels, a South Dakota Department of Health-based program that brings health screening to communities without resources.  See the link for support to recourses

(“South Department of Health”,2025).