Nutrition Equity Opportunity & Physical Activity (NEOP)
Learn about projects that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and nutrition security among low-income San Franciscans. Read about our work changing policies, systems, and the environment (PSE) to prevent chronic disease and address health disparities.
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Our Current Projects
Intentional Walk
Intentional Walk
An equity-driven, community-informed walking program that uses a free walking app to promote physical activity among low-income San Franciscans.
In partnership with:
- San Francisco Giants
- California Department of Public Health
- Local nonprofit organizations, including Code for San Francisco
Healthy Retail
Healthy Retail
Support Healthy Retail SF in creating a healthier retail environment. Working to make it easier to find healthier snacks and beverages in local corner stores.
Rec & Park Wellness Policy
Rec & Park Wellness Policy
Create and roll out wellness guidelines in Rec & Park afterschool and summer camp programs. Supporting youth health and wellbeing.
Ongoing Activities & Partnerships
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
Support more opportunities for nutrition education and physical activity in schools. SFUSD conducts the Impact/Outcome Evaluation (IOE) to measure changes in eating and physical activity among youth.
Children's Council
Children's Council
Partner with early childhood organizations to promote:
- Healthy food and beverages
- Physical activity
- Screen time reduction
In collaboration with the Children’s Council Healthy Apple Program.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education
Host educational activities to support healthy eating and physical activity. Take part in Rethink Your Drink campaign.
Contact Us
Program Staff
Program Staff
Christopher Chau, DrPH, MPH, MS, RDN, CPT
Project Director
E-mail: christopher.chau@sfdph.org
Danielle Lundstrom, MPH, RDN
Project Lead
E-mail: danielle.lundstrom@sfdph.org
Luana Mears, RDN
Public Health Nutritionist
E-mail: luana.mears@sfdph.org
Location
Location
Department of Public Health
San Francisco Nutrition Equity Opportunity & Physical Activity (SF NEOP)333 Valencia Street
Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon to Fri,
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
About
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.