An environmental assessment of childhood obesity on the Quinault Indian Reservation

According to the CDC approximately 17% of children and adolescents between the ages of 2‐19 year old are obese. Among all ethnic groups, American Indians (AI) have the highest rates of obesity in the United States. The Quinault Indian Nation (QIN), located in Grays Harbor County, WA, was studied to determine
how their social and built environments play a role in influencing access to food as well as physical activity:

• A survey of three convenience stores frequented by members of the Quinault Nation located in Grays Harbor County, WA using the Nutrition Environment Measurement Survey in Stores (NEMS‐S).
• Town‐wide, physical walkability, and policy assessment of the environment using the Rural Activity Living Assessment (RALA) tool.
• Evaluation of the Taholah School District school wellness policy.

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Project Type(s): MPH Practicum

Author(s): Kimberly McLaury

Program(s): Master of Public Health

Year: 2013

Adviser(s):

• Anne Lund