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2023 CHNA Healthy Eating Data
Healthy Eating
COMMUNITY INPUT
PRIMARY DATA
• Childhood and adolescent obesity is a concern
• Dietitians or nutritionists are needed to educate community on making healthier food choices
• Healthy food is more expensive
• Lack of healthy, affordable food
• Lack of nutrition awareness, health education in schools
• 42% of survey respondents considered Overweight/Obesity and 30% Nutrition and Healthy Eating the most important health problem in Calvert County
• Population most affected: Black/African Americans, people at the lower end of the socioeconomic scale, people experiencing homelessness, those who depend on food pantries
• Communities most affected: North Beach, PrinceFrederick, Lusby, and St. Leonard's
Many people in the United States do not eat a healthy diet. Some people do not have the information they need to choose healthy foods. Other people do not have access to healthy foods or cannot afford to buy enough food.
Primary Data
The survey results show Overweight/Obesity (42%) and Nutrition and Health Eating (30%) as one of the top health challenges survey respondents personally experience. Key informants noted lack of healthy lifestyle opportunities, lack of healthy affordable food, and poor health literacy as contributors to the higher obesity rates in their community. Black/African Americans, people at the lower end of the socioeconomic scale, people experiencing homelessness and those who depend on the food pantry are the populations that are most affected in the community.
I think a major push is to help people at the food pantry. There are four food pantries in the county. So not just providing the food, but providing nutritious food, but providing nutritious health information." - Key Informant
Secondary Data
From the secondary data scoring results, Weight Status and Physical Activity ranked 8th and 13th in the data scoring of all topic areas with a score of 1.35 and 1.22 respectively. Further analysis was done to identify specific indicators of concern under the prioritized health topic Nutrition and Healthy Eating. Those indicators with high data scores are listed in Table 13 in the CHNA. See Appendix A for the full list of indicators categorized within this topic.
Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Adults with a Healthy Weight
Value
Compared to:
Adults with a Healthy Weight County: Calvert
Adults with a Healthy Weight County: Calvert
28.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(31.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(31.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Maryland SHIP 2017
(36.6%)
<div><span>The Maryland SHIP 2017 Target is to increase the proportion of adults with a healthy weight to 36.6%</span></div>
Access to Exercise Opportunities
Value
Compared to:
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Calvert
Access to Exercise Opportunities County: Calvert
78.0%
(2024)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(92.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(81.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity
Value
Compared to:
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Calvert
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity County: Calvert
49.9%
(2019)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(51.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(23.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(57.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(29.7%)
<div>PA-05: Increase the proportion of adults who do enough aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
Adults Who Are Obese
Value
Compared to:
Adults Who Are Obese County: Calvert
Adults Who Are Obese County: Calvert
34.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(34.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(33.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(33.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Adults who are Overweight or Obese
Value
Compared to:
Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Calvert
Adults who are Overweight or Obese County: Calvert
68.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
MD Counties
The distribution is based on data from 24 Maryland counties and county equivalents.
MD Value
(67.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Maryland State value.
US Value
(68.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Prior Value
(31.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
