The Memphis
Healthy Habits project addressed issues related to the obesity epidemic in
Memphis specifically. By providing resources that get people connected to
community activities, healthy diet plans, and exercise regimens, the website
could minimize the 34% adult obesity rate in Memphis. I think the main
attraction to the Memphis Healthy Habits website is the sense of community it
gives off; the blog entries are written by dedicated Memphians who want others
to live healthy lifestyles. I loved the groups’ passionate response to food
insecurity but I felt those who would most benefit from the resources
structured through the app would not connect to them. I would suggest providing
recipes that include affordable, accessible ingredients in food deserts and
tailoring blog entries to resonate with those who are most food insecure. For
example, having 5-minute workout plans, family fun exercises that you can
squeeze in between dinner and bedtime, or how to get your grocery shopping done
quickly after a long shift, would be helpful to more Memphians.
I think
this website and this idea could expand so much, becoming a citywide resource.
Maybe if this was pitched to the Memphis Food Advisory Council, the group could
integrate more advanced resources and actually make this happen. I couldn’t
tell you how often I wanted to look up where to find some cheap veggies after a
long day of school and work but instead I go to Taco Bell for a cheap, quick
burrito. I want this to be up and running so we can all benefit from it!
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