Program Summary

EatGoodFeelGood (EGFG) is a virtual nutrition education program based on the social-ecological model serving parents and guardians of elementary-age children in Central Falls Rhode Island. Through sharing bilingual, relevant, and science-based nutrition information online, EGFG works to educate Central Falls families about the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages. EGFG also helps families advocate for themselves by developing critical thinking and advocacy skills around food and beverage marketing.

Program Activities

  • EGFG Blog (individual): Check out our blog to learn more about the nutrition topics you care about, such as the truth about sports drinks.
  • EGFG Social Media (individual): Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn nutrition fun facts and tricks throughout the week- and to keep up to date with all things EGFG.
  • EGFG Community Partners (environmental): Visit one of our Community Partner stores in Central Falls to find featured EGFG-approved beverages.
  • EGFG Calls to Action (policy): Find special calls to action in our blog and social media posts to learn more about how you can advocate for change in your community.

Mission Statement

We help Rhode Island families learn and practice healthier dietary behaviors by sharing practical and relevant knowledge about sugar-sweetened beverages online.

Goals

  • Reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in Central Falls families with young children
  • Reduce rates of childhood obesity in Central Falls families with young children
  • Increase availability and advertising of no added sugar beverage options in Central Falls convenience stores

Objectives

  • After launching, EGFG will continuously produce at least 2 blog posts per week, 1 Instagram post per day, and 1 Facebook post per day regarding relevant, general nutrition and health information, added sugars, and sugar-sweetened beverages.
  • After following EGFG for one month, content viewers will be able to describe at least one health consequence of consuming too many added sugars when prompted.
  • After following EGFG for one month, content viewers will replace at least 2 sugar-sweetened beverages with no-sugar-added beverages per week.
  • 6 months after the launch of EGFG, at least 5 convenience stores in Central Falls will have initiated advertising for no-sugar-added beverages in stores.
  • By the year 2024, Central Falls families with young children will demonstrate decreased sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.
  • By the year 2024, childhood obesity rates in Central Falls will illustrate a decrease of at least 2%.