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From the Page to the Plate: Designing an Accessible Nutrition Resource Through Community-Engaged Research
Patrick G Corr1,2, Aleandra Andrews3, Robert Andrews3
1Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Community feedback refined a digital nutrition guide, revealing a need for deeper content on topics like gut health and meal planning. This highlights the balance between accessible information and scientific depth in public health resources.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Health Communication
- Community-Engaged Research
Background:
- Developing accessible nutrition educational resources for lay audiences is crucial for public health.
- Digital platforms offer novel ways to disseminate nutrition information.
- Community engagement is vital for creating relevant and acceptable health resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clarity, acceptability, and relevance of a digital "Nutrition Guide" for healthy eating.
- To gather community feedback for revising the nutrition guide.
- To explore audience needs regarding nutrition information depth and scope.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire-Revised) and qualitative interviews.
- Community-engaged research methods were employed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- 36 adult participants without formal nutrition or medical training were involved.
Main Results:
- Survey data indicated foundational nutrition knowledge but identified gaps in understanding food labels and added sugars.
- Qualitative interviews showed appreciation for the guide's visual design, cultural inclusivity, and whole-foods approach.
- Participants desired more in-depth information on gut health, supplements, and meal planning, indicating a need for content segmentation.
Conclusions:
- Community-engaged design is effective for creating appropriate nutrition education materials.
- There is an inherent tension between simplifying nutrition information and conveying scientific nuance for the public.
- Further research is needed on optimizing nutrition communication strategies for diverse audience needs.
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