In this assignment, you will explore your community’s resources for people who have limited access to affordable, accessible, acceptable food and/or food services (e.g., people who live in a food desert). Using the case study presented below, you will develop a meal plan that is appropriate for the identified medical condition and considers the culture of the individual, family, or group.
Assignment: Caring for People Who Are Underserved – Food Insecurity
Imagine you are a community health nurse assigned to care for a person who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Jennifer is a 66-year-old Black woman with hypertension and asthma. Jennifer lives in a food desert and does not drive. Jennifer’s family visits her weekly, but they have complicated lives and are unable to provide daily care for her.
For this assessment, imagine that Jennifer lives in your zip code.
Evaluate the following community health resources and Summarize them in a table:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food Access Research Atlas
Food Access Research Atlas Map
Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A Systematic Review of Food Deserts, 1966-2007
Small Food Stores and Availability of Nutritious Foods
Data & Statistics
Create a plan in which you detail opportunities for Jennifer to gain adequate access to appropriate foods for 1 week in your zip code.
Your plan must address:
Appropriate and realistic estimated budget
Shopping locations, including food banks
Transportation means, routes, and timing
Support services
Create a 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes. Include the table summarizing the community health resources and the plan for Jennifer.
