Shape Up SF

A Good Idea

Description

Shape Up SF is committed to reducing health disparities by focusing on physical activity and nutrition, particularly the creation of healthy eating and active living environments. It is comprised of two branches: the Shape Up SF Coalition and the Shape Up SF Initiative. The Shape Up SF Coalition is a diverse collaborative of community stakeholders that focuses on advocacy and policy and secures sustainable funding for programs. In contrast, the Shape Up SF Initiative, run by San Francisco Department of Public Health, develops programs and opportunities for increased physical activity and improved nutrition through primary prevention and environmental strategies.

Goal / Mission

Shape Up SF aims to reduce health disparities by creating healthy eating and active living environments and improving physical activity and nutrition.

Impact

Shape Up SF implemented Safe Routes to School, Bayview HEAL Zone, PE4SF, Rethink Your Drink, Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group, SEFA Food Guardians, and Walking Challenge, and increased physical activity and access to healthy foods in San Francisco.

Results / Accomplishments

Shape Up SF has implemented several programs across San Francisco to increase physical activity and access to healthy foods, including Safe Routes to School, Bayview HEAL Zone, PE4SF, Rethink Your Drink, Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group, SEFA Food Guardians, and Walking Challenge. Through these programs, Shape Up SF increased the amount of physical education for elementary students, active transportation to school, and healthy food in Bayview, among other accomplishments.

About this Promising Practice

Primary Contact
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Diabetes
Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
San Francisco, CA
Target Audience
Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Submitted By
Christina Goette, San Francisco Department of Public Health