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Morris Healthy Eating is working to make fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods more available and accessible on the University of Minnesota Morris campus, in Morris, and in Stevens County. Established in 2009, the initiative links leaders from our food, healthcare, and educational systems with partnering organizations, agencies, and businesses to make the healthy choice the easy choice in our community.

Why do we need Morris Healthy Eating?

Two-thirds of Minnesotans are overweight or obese, the highest percentage in our history.
One of every three Morris college students is overweight, obese, or very obese.
Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating are now the second leading cause of death and disease in the US, contributing to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
Adult obesity-related health conditions could cost Minnesota an additional $3.7 billion annually by 2020, if trends continue.
Research shows increased physical activity, coupled with eating more fruits and vegetables can:
- help manage diabetes and weight;
- lower cholesterol and blood pressure;
- help protect against heart disease and some cancers;
- reduce the likelihood of heart attack or stroke.

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Two-thirds of Minnesotans are overweight or obese, the highest percentage in our history.

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Minnesota’s adult obesity rate has more than doubled since 1990, from 10 percent to 26 percent.

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A combination of physical inactivity and unhealthy eating is now the second leading cause of death and disease in the U.S., contributing to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

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Adult obesity-related health conditions could cost MN an additional $3.7 billion annually by 2020.

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People agree that eating more fruits and vegetables will reduce their health risks.

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Morris Campus students, faculty and staff are making changes to eat a healthier diet.

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Nutrition is Morris residents top priority when choosing foods.

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PDT Food Co-op customers would like more access to fresh produce.

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Stevens Community Medical Center staff support a healthy food option of the day.

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Cost is Morris Campus students greatest barrier to eating healthy foods. Stress is second.

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People would like more fresh, healthy local foods.

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Morris’s only 24-hour grocery store has closed.

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One in every three Stevens County residents relies on SNAP food benefits (food stamps) to access healthy foods.

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One in four Morris Public School students qualify for free or reduced lunch support.

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The Stevens County Food Shelf served 2,500 residents in 2009—nearly 50 residents each week.

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Asparagus, potatoes and sweet corn are favorite Morris vegetables.

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Strawberries and raspberries are favorite Morris fruits.

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U of M employees top four health risks: stress, weight, cholesterol, and eating.

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300 West Central Minnesota farms sell $1 million of food directly to consumers.

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Pride of the Prairie foods are produced on farms within 100 miles of Morris.

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Gardeners do so to eat fresher and healthier produce that what they can purchase.

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Most gardeners raise more produce than they can use.

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More people would like to garden but need access to land and other resources.

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Morris Campus dining services provides 7000 meals/week—over 100,000 meals/semester.

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Half of University of Minnesota, Morris students prefer ethnic and global food and half prefer traditional meat and potatoes.

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The Morris Campus master plan calls for 50% locally sourced and organic foods by 2013.

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