Something I have always been concerned with is health and eating healthy foods. So, when I was assigned an open ended research project, my mind went there straight away. I gathered my team, and we came in contact with a family who felt they were spending too much money on non-nutritious food. Through research, we found that it is cheaper to eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, than fast food, and frozen meals. Using this information, we created a meal plan and recipes for the family of 3 for a month. They followed the plan we had outlined, and we received positive feedback, and proved to them that eating healthy is possible. This experience impacted me in a large way. It opened my eyes to the real struggles that many deal with daily, that I was not exposed to. This project also challenged me to engage with different people and communities, which is very beneficial especially to me now at Ohio State. I still keep in touch with this family and they will hold a special place in my heart. 

The family I helped impact through my action research project.