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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-11-06 Cl![fflglon REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: June 19,2006 Resolution #: rbPfJ . 'J/) ~ -D b Report #: CSD-11-06 File #: By-law #: Subject: CREATING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUTH PROGRAM Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-11-06 be received for information. Reviewed bYO~...:.. RJ-r.. Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer Submitted By. / /J seph P. Caruana !Jirector of Community Services JPC/ga/wg CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 REPORT NO.: CSD-11-06 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 Since September 2003, Community Services Staff have worked with a coalition of partners in the community entitled "Creating Healthy Environments for Youth." The group consists of Durham Region Public Health Department, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association and participating Durham Region Municipalities. 1.2 The mandate for this group is to provide healthy food choices for participants and spectators of recreation centres, in particular, arena facilities. This program hopes to educate young arena patrons and assist in combating obesity among our younger age groups. (see attachment #1) 2.0 PROGRAM 2.1 In 2005 a survey of arena patrons throughout Durham Region was undertaken. The objective of the survey was to identify healthier food options for concessions that were feasible, cost effective and appealing to patrons. A total of 418 surveys were completed throughout Durham Region. A report on the results was prepared and is provided for your information. (see attachment #2) 2.2 Based on a positive result from the survey, the coalition was encouraged to establish a "Healthy Eating in Arenas Pilot Project". The Scugog Community Recreation Centre and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex are the selected locations for this project. 2.3 The Pilot Project will run from September 2006 to March 2007 and during this time healthy food choices will be promoted in a new healthy menu. To heighten the awareness for this project a "Kick Off' will take place at the Rickard Complex on Saturday September 23,2006. Coalition members will be present for the event and invitations will be provided to all Members of Council to attend. In addition, local sport organizations will be invited to take part in the event. 3.0 COMMENT 3.1 Through the various programs that the department provides, specifically in the fitness area, active lifestyles and healthy eating choices are an integral component. 3.2 The department is pleased to be involved in this initiative and fully supports the objective of this pilot project. Attachments: Attachment #1 - Creating Healthy Environments for Youth Report 2006 Attachment #2 - Arena Survey Report .. ~ CSD-II-06 - Attachment # 1 Creating Healthy Environments for Youth Report 2006 Overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled over the past two decades among Canadian children. The childhood obesity epidemic as a Public Health issue has brought creating supportive environments for youth to the forefront as a health promotion strategy. After a needs assessment was completed with community members, Durham Region Health Department partnered with Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association and local sports arenas to form a community coalition entitled Creating Health Environmentsfor Youth. The purpose of this coalition is to help create an environment that promotes and supports healthy eating in arenas. Arenas have been targeted because they include a large population of youth and their families. At the same time, the arena is the cornerstone of many communities with people of all ages visiting as participants and spectators. The Creating Healthy Environments for Youth coalition is implementing a Healthy Eating in Arenas Pilot Project to study the impact of including healthy food choices in arena concession stands. The purpose of implementing these healthy food choices is to enable youth and their families in Durham Region to make the healthy food choice the easy choice. A survey was completed in 2005 by arena patrons, ages 15+, from 13 arenas across Durham Region. Survey results showed that 90% of Durham Region Residents support the inclusion of healthy food choices in arena concession stands. The 13 municipal arenas that participated in the survey were provided with the opportunity to participate in the Healthy Eating in Arenas Pilot Project. Two municipal arenas (Scugog Community Recreation Centre and Gamet B. Rickard Recreation Complex) were interested and eligible to participate. Information obtained from the original survey will be used to assist in the selection of the healthy menu items for each arena concession stand. Current available food choices at the pilot sites will be reviewed, and healthy food options will be identified and categorized into one of the four food groups of Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. The goal for the pilot is to have at least 4-5 healthy food choices available within each of the four food groups. Foods with maximum nutritional value will be selected. These foods are: . good or excellent sources of important nutrients (eg. Vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber) . generally low in added fat, sugar and/or salt . found within one of the four food groups in Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating . generally whole grains, vegetables and fruit, low fat milk products and lean meats and alternatives As well, some healthier versions of snack foods, which typically fall under the "Other Foods" category of Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, will also be identified. - . CSD-II-06 - Attachment # 1 During the pilot, new and previously available healthy food choices will be promoted together as part of a new "healthy menu". A variety of strategies will be used to assist in the successful promotion and sale of the healthy menu items in Arenas and be spaced out to allow for continued promotion throughout the season (September - March). Promotional activities will include: . A launch event at both Scugog Community Recreation Centre in Port Perry and Gamet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville including local champions and speakers from influential organizations in the arena community. Both launch events will take place in September 2006. . Media Releases and Media Advisories will be sent to local media outlets to promote the launch events and promote the pilot project. . Provision of information about healthy eating and healthy food choices via bulletin boards, point of sale advertising and promotions in concession stands and on pre-ordering menu's for sports events. . Implementation of a contest or draw using a healthy eating frequent purchase card. . Website updates, links and promotions will be submitted to recreational community guides and parent manuals. . Coalition members will also inform athletic groups, coaches and schools via School Community Councils and school newsletters, local fruit and vegetable produces (i.e. Durham Farm Fresh) and Dairy Farmers (i.e. Kawartha Dairy) in the surrounding areas to promote the project to the community. . Outreach visits to pilot arenas will be conducted on an ongoing basis to identify barriers to implementation of healthy food choices on the menu and to assess what additional information and/or resources are required by the arena owners/concession stand operators to overcome these barriers. . In order to foster support for creating healthy environments for youth, coalition members will continue to liaise with the Ontario Recreations Facilities Association (ORF A) and update the Ontario Hockey association (OHA), the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), coaches, athletic associations, parents and local schools of the benefits of creating supportive environments for youth and the Healthy Eating in Arenas pilot project. At the conclusion of the pilot project, the data will be analyzed and a report will be written. The Creating Healthy Environments for Youth coalition will use the study results to assist arenas to make modifications to improve the sale of healthy food choices. The summary report of the results of the initiative will be completed by researchers, in consultation with Durham Region Epidemiology Department following the completion of all evaluations. The results will be utilized to promote the implementation of healthy food choices in all arenas across Durham Region. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ HEALTH DEPARTMENT -- CSD-ll-06 - Attachment #2 Arena Survey Report crea+ing Heal+hy EnVironmen+G -for '(ou+h For more information or to order additional copies contact . Durham Region Health Department at 1- 800 - 841- 2729 D (.1I1,ldi,11l .~()' ide ~ CANADIAN ASSOCIATION (.II\( t'r (.\\\.Idit'I\(,t' DIABETES CAt~ADIENNE SOli"ly dll '.III' ('r ASSOCIATION DU DIABETE r~1 I fiCA"' I ; ANO'ilROltL t I rOUNO,o\TlQN ! I Of QNTARJQ ! \\\~. I~j7 ~ {(MIII.UNITY I'I\.'N~" IN 1I~[ Finding answers. For life. 2 . ARENA SURVEY REPORT . Background Studies have shown that overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled over the past two decades among Canadian children.1 Environments need to undergo change in order to make it easier for the next generation to make healthy choices. Communities and organizations need to work together as this can help to create supportive environments within communities that promote healthy weights along with an opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. . .. .. Durham Region Health Department is mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Mandatory Programs and Services Guidelines to "work with food purchase outlets, and community partners to improve their physical and social environment for people to adopt healthy eating practices." As a result, Durham Region Health Department has partnered with Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association and local sports arenas including Ajax, Beaverton, Cannington, Clarington, Scugog, Pickering, Sunderland, Uxbridge and Whitby to form a community coalition entitled Creating Healthy Environments for Youth. The purpose of this coalition is to help create an environment that promotes and supports healthy eating in arenas. Arenas have been targeted because they include one of the largest populations of youth outside of school. At the same time the arena is the cornerstone of many communities with people of all ages visiting as participants and spectators. Over the past several months the coalition has been promoting healthy eating in arenas and conducting a survey related to healthy eating in arenas. .. . .. .. .. Methodology The survey was developed by Creating Healthy Environments for Youth coalition, in consultation with Public Health Epidemiologists. Results from the survey were evaluated by Durham Region Health Department and will be utilized to assist arena vendors to include healthier food choices at concessions stands at arenas and to promote healthy environments for youth. .. .. The Creating Healthy Environments For Youth coalition implemented the survey by hosting a number of displays and bulletin boards on healthy eating throughout arenas across Durham Region. Refer to appendix 1. These displays provided an opportunity for members of the coalition to share information on healthy eating and physical activity and to ask the arena community for their input on healthy food choices in arenas. Survey participants were all 15 years of age and over and were asked on a voluntary basis to complete the survey. Refer to attached arena survey. Several participants provided additional comments on their attitudes toward foods currently being offered in arenas. (Refer to appendix 5) .. .. .. .. 1 Basrur, S. (2004). Healthy weights, healthy lives: creating environments that promote healthy weights. Ontario Medical Association Position Paper (2005). An Once of Prevention or a Ton of Trouble: Is There an Epidemic of Obesity in Children? .. . .... - - 3 Objectives The purpose of this survey is to identify healthier food options at arena concession _ stands that are feasible, cost-effective and appealing to the arena community. - Results of Survey Findings A total of (n=418) surveys were filled out at the following arena locations: - . Ajax, . Beaverton . Cannington . Clarington . Scugog . Pickering . Sunderland . Uxbridge . Whitby - - - The age distribution of survey participants who visit arenas was from 15 to 55+ years of age with the majority being in the 36-45 (208 or 52.1 %) age range. - - Age distribution of survey participants who visit arenas in Durham Region - - - - - - - - - 5.3%, +55 9.5%,15-18 21.1 %, 26-35 The majority of individuals visit the arena 2-3 times a week (40.2% or 165), 26.0% or 107) visit the arena 4-5 times a week Frequency of visit to arenas in Durham Region More than 6 times a week,12.0% Less than onces a week, 10.7% 4-5 times, 26.1% 2-3 times, 40.2% Arena survey participants were asked during what times of the day they were most likely to visit the arena. The majority of arena users visited in the evening between 5- 8pm (66.7% or 279). A much lower percentage of individuals visited the arenas in the morning between 6am-12 noon (29.0% or 125), afternoon between 12-3pm (22.5% or 94), early evening between 3-5pm (21.5% or 90) and late evening after 8pm (17.5% or 73). Arena survey participants were asked whether they buy food from the snack bar or vending machines at the arenas. The majority of arena users (61.2% or 256) indicated that they buy food from arenas regularly while (35.4% or 148) indicated that they do not buy food from the snack bar. The top five foods that people listed that they bought from the snack bar regularly include: Refer to appendix 2 Arena survey participants were also asked on average, how much money they usually spent per visit to the snack bar. On average the majority of arena users spend between $2.00 and $5.00 (52.0% or 197) while only (4% or 15) spend over $10.00. 4 .. .. - .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... .. .. ... ... ... .. - 5 - How much money spent at the snack bar during each visit to the arena - >$10 3.9% - 5-10 18.4% - - - - 2-5 51.0% - - Arena survey participants were asked about which factors influenced the purchases that they made at snack bars. These include cost, convenience, freshness, and portion size. The majority of arena consumers reported that convenience (64.6% or 270) was the most important characteristic that had an influence on the purchases of food items that they made at snack bars while visiting the arenas. - - Influence of purchase Number Percentage Convenience 270 64.60/0 Cost of Item 88 21.10/0 Freshness 63 15.10/0 Volume or portion size 23 5.50/0 - - Arena survey participants were asked which meals if any they ate at the arena. The majority of arena consumers reported having only snacks (57.2% or 239). - Meals at arena Number Percentage Breakfast 17 4.10/0 Lunch 58 13.90/0 Supper 69 16.50/0 Snacks 239 57.20/0 - - - - 6 .. Arena survey participants were also asked for whom they most often purchased food for at the snack bars. The majority of users indicated that they purchase food for themselves and their children (70.3% or 294) .. .. Who do you purchase food for? Number Percentage For Self 85 20.30/0 For Children and Self 294 70.30/0 For Friends and Self 16 3.80/0 .. .. Arena survey participants were also asked whether they would like to see healthier food choices being offered at arenas. The majority of arena consumers (89.7% or 375) indicated that they would like to have healthier choices made available for them to purchase at the concession stands at arenas. .. .. The top five healthy food choices that people indicated they would buy include: Refer to appendix 3 .. Arena survey participants were also asked what price range they would be willing to pay for food choices. On average the majority of arena consumers (61.6 or 236) reported that they would be willing to pay between $2.00 and $5.00 for food choices while only (1% or 4) indicated that they were willing to spend over $10.00. . .. Price range willing to pay for food choices at the snack bar .. 5-10 16% >$10 1% .. .. .. .. 2-5 62% .. III . III - 7 - - Arena survey participants were also asked whether they brought foods from home. The majority of arena consumers (59.8% or 250) indicated that did not bring foods from home. - For the remaining percentage that indicated that they brought foods from the home the following is a list of the most common foods that are brought to the arenas: Refer to appendix 4 - Conclusion The arena questionnaire suggests that arena users would like to have healthier food choices made available at concessions stands in Durham Region arenas. The cost of a food item was the second most important factor that influenced peoples purchase and since the majority of arena respondents were willing to spend between $2-$5 on snacks during their visit to the arena, it is important that new healthier food choices are also offered within this price range. The top five foods that people indicated that they would buy if offered at arenas include fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, sandwiches and granola bars. It is imperative that the Creating Health Environments for Youth coalition take these suggestions into consideration in order to create an environment within the arenas that promote healthy weights. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 .. .. Addendum to the Arena Survey Report Results of Survey Findings: Scugog .. · A total of (n=45) surveys were filled out at Scugog. .. · The age distribution of survey participants who visit arenas was from 15 to 55+ years of age with the majority being in the 36-45 (51.1 %) age range. .. · In Scugog compared to other arenas in Durham Region the majority of individuals visit the arena 4-5 times a week (42.2%) and a much lower percentage visit the arena 2-3 times a week (33.3%). .. · Arena survey participants were asked during what times of the day they were most likely to visit the arena. The majority of arena users visited in the evening between 5-8pm (66.7%). .. · A much lower percentage of individuals visited the arenas in the morning between 6am-12 noon (26.7%), afternoon between 12-3pm (6.7%), early evening between 3-5pm (20.0%) and late evening after 8pm (15.6%). .. .. · Arena survey participants were asked whether they buy food from the snack bar or vending machines at the arenas. The majority of arena users (51.1 %) indicated that they buy food from arenas regularly while (44.4%) indicated that they do not buy food from the snack bar. .. · Arena survey participants were also asked on average, how much money they usually spent per visit to the snack bar. On average the majority of arena users spend either less than $2 (42.2%) or between $2.00 and $5.00 (40.0%) while only (2.2%) spend over $10.00. .. .. · Arena survey participants were asked about which factors influenced the purchases that they made at snack bars. These include cost, convenience, freshness, and portion size. The majority of arena consumers reported that convenience (73.3%) was the most important characteristic that had an influence on the purchases of food items that they made at snack bars while visiting the arenas. .. .. , Influence of urchase Convenience Cost of Item Freshness Volume or ortion size .. Percenta e 73.30/0 13.30/0 8.90/0 6.70/0 .. .. . .. - 9 - · Arena survey participants were asked which meals if any they ate at the arena. The majority of arena consumers reported having only snacks (55.6%). - Meals at arena Breakfast Lunch Su er Snacks Percenta e 4.4 0/0 6.70/0 17.80/0 55.60/0 - - - · Arena survey participants were also asked for whom they most often purchased food for at the snack bars. The majority of users indicated that they purchase food for themselves and their children (77.8%). - Who do you purchase food for? Percentage For Self 26.70/0 For Children and Self 77.80/0 For Friends and Self 4.4 0/0 - - · Arena survey participants were also asked whether they would like to see healthier food choices being offered at arenas. The majority of arena consumers (91.1 %) indicated that they would like to have healthier choices made available for them to purchase at the concession stands at arenas. - - · Arena survey participants were also asked what price range they would be willing to pay for food choices. On average the majority of arena consumers (55.6%) reported that they would be willing to pay between $2.00 and $5.00 for food choices while only (13.3%) indicated that they were willing to spend over $10.00. - - · Arena survey participants were also asked whether they brought foods from home. The majority of arena consumers (62.2%) indicated that did not bring foods from home. - Conclusion The arena questionnaire from Scugog suggests that arena users would like to have healthier food choices made available at concessions stands in arenas. Convenience of a food item was the most important factor that influenced peoples purchase and since the majority of arena respondents were willing to spend no more than $5 on snacks during their visit to the arena, it is important that new healthier food choices are also offered within this price range. The top five foods that people indicated that they would buy if offered at arenas include fresh fruit, vegetables, yogurt, sandwiches and granola bars. It is imperative that the Creating Health Environments for Youth coalition take these suggestions into consideration in order to create an environment within the arenas that promote healthy weights. - - - - - 10 .. Appendix1 - Figure 1 - II."ITON .' 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'u Q) ::: .- en .c CIl > -:::,... III - Q) . . CJ) Q) > Appendix 4 THE MOST COMMON FOODS THAT ARE BROUGHT TO ARENAS FROM HOME ARENA TOP CHOICES AJAX 1. Fruit 2. Drinks 3. Juice 4. Granola and cereal bars BEAVERTON 1. Fruit 2. Cheese BLACKSTOCK 1 . Drinks 2. Fruit 3. Vegetables BOWMANVILLE 1. Fruit 2. Juice, 3. crackers 4. Yogurt 5. Granola bars CANNIGTON 1. Fruit 2. Granola bars 3. Crackers 4. Drinks PICKERING 1. Fruit 2. Drinks SUNDERLAND 1. Crackers 2. Fruit 3. Cheese 4. Bagels UXBRIDGE 1. Fruit 2. Juice 3. Granola and cereal bars 4. Drinks WHITBY 1. Fruit 2. Juice 3. Crackers 4. Granola and cereal bars 5. Drinks 18 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. - 19 - Appendix 5 - Personal Comments from the arena community - · "This survey is a great idea. More and more families have extra curricular activities around the lunch & supper hours. More healthy alternatives would be great". - · "This survey is an excellent idea and hopefully this will prompt arenas to alter (at least somewhat) the menu selections". - · "Arena stock junk food and it's a challenge to deny the kids every night (there 4-5 nights a week), it's a problem". - · "Looking forward to some food changes". - · "All the candies are displayed in the front and up high where the kids see them. This is obviously by design - perhaps if they are re-organized the kids would not be so attracted to the sweets offered and consider alternative snacks". - · "Nice to see that healthy choices are being considered and hopefully implemented" . - · "There is much time spent at the arenas, the more siblings, the greater the time spent. We need better choices especially for breakfast - donuts, muffins or cookies are basically it". - - · "It would be nice to see food that actually gives you energy, seeing that your reason for being here is to participate in physical activity". - - - - - - - Your opinion countsl Your input will assist operators to plan healthier menusl 20 .. .. Your arena is involved with a community coalition Creating Healthy Environments for Youth with Durham Region Health Department, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and The Canadian Diabetes Association. This group is working towards promoting and supporting healthy eating in arenas. ... ... This survey will take about 5 minutes of your time. If you decide to participate, you may refuse to answer any questions or withdraw from the survey at any time. Participation in this survey may not necessarily effect services provided. The answers that you provide will be used to assist arena operators in providing healthy foods in their facilities. .. - *NOTE YOU MUST BE ATLEAST 15 YEARS OLD TO COMPLETE * .. 1. Date: Year_ Month Day 2. Locations that you visit regularly: Ajax 0 Clarington 0 Oshawa 0 Scugog 0 Uxbridge 0 Whitby 0 Beaverton 0 Pickering 0 Cannington D Sunderland D . .. 3. Arena Usage How often do you visit the arena in one week? o Less than once a week 0 once 0 2-3 times o 4-5 times 0 more than 6 times .. What times of the day are you most often visiting the arena? o Morning (6 a.m.-12 noon) 0 Afternoon (12-3 p.m.) o Early evening (3-5 p.m.) 0 evening (5-8 p.m.) 0 late evening (after 8 pm) .. .. 4. Demographic Information ... Age: 15-18 0 55+0 19-25 0 26-35 0 36-45 0 46-55 0 ... Are you an employee at this facility? Yes c::::J No c::::J ... 5. Do you buy food from the snack bar regularly? Yes 0 No 0 .. If yes, what do you buy? IIIiI IIIiI IIIiI - 21 - If no, why not? - 6. Who are you usually purchasing food for when at the arena? - Self CJ children and self CJ friends and self CJ - 7. On average, how much do you usually spend at the snack bar at each visit to the arena? - $2 or less CJ $2-$5 D $5-$10 D more than $10 D - 8. What influences the purchases that you make at the snack bar? Cost of item D portion size D convenience D freshness CJ - - 9. What meals, if any do you eat at the arena? Breakfast D Lunch D Supper D Snacks D - 10. Do you bring foods into the arena from home? - Yes CJ No D - 11 . What kind of foods do you bring from home? - 12. Would you like to see healthy food choices being offered at the arena? - Yes D No D - 13. What food choices would you like to see at the arena? - 14. What price range would you be willing to pay for these food choices? - $2 or less D $2-5 D $5-10 D more than $10 D - - 22 .. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! .. All information gathered will be presented to arena operators to assist in the possible development of healthier food choices in arenas. .. .. If you have any questions regarding this survey please contact Durham Region Health Department 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2125 .. General Comments: .. .. .. .. Collection of information on this form is collcctcd undcr the Authority of the Health Protection & Promotion Act. 1990, Part VII, Section 91,1 for the purposes related to administration of a public health program or service. Questions about the collection of this information should be addressed to the Director, Public Health Nursing & Nutrition, Durham Region Health Department, 200-1615 Dundas St., E,. Whitby, Ontario L1N 2L1. (1-800-841-2729) .. .. .. IIIIIIi .. .. .. .. III .. .. .. .. .. III III .. .. .. .. .. .. III .. ... .. .. .. ... ... , i .. .. .. ..l .. \ .. .. .. ... .. .. J i .. ..~ jj ... t E ... ;j .. ~ .. ..