Background The World Health Organization defines obesity as a medical condition that results from excessive accumulation of body fat, which leaves the victim vulnerable to adverse health effects such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obstructive sleep apnea among other conditions. WHO studies project that anyone whose BMI (Body Mass Index) exceeds 30 kg/m2 - weight to height ratio – is obese and ought to seek medical attention in bid to avert further deterioration of the condition. The purpose of this paper is to provide an opportunity to utilize community assessment strategies, address obesity as a community health problem and identify the components of the nursing process as it applies to a community or population. It presents a case study of Roxbury, Boston. Nursing Interventions and Evaluation After conducting an intensive case study, it becomes evident that obesity is a worrying condition that affects a section of the population in Roxbury, Boston. Extensive research supported by a field study reveals that genetic factors as well as behavioral and lifestyle aspects such as improper dietary control trigger obesity in the region. The situation in Roxbury, Boston requires a paradigm shift in the current intervention measures. This research projects three basic intervention measures to help curb the potential adversities of obesity. To begin with, the most plausible intervention measure involves dietary modification. Secondly, there ought to be a lot of emphasis on physical exercise. Finally yet importantly, it would be imperative to conduct community-based civic education and awareness campaigns. The suggested intervention measures depend on efforts and initiatives of the federal government in collaboration with the mainstream media, NGOs and other ambassadors of humanity. Under the public health nursing intervention wheel, this falls under ‘Outreach.’ The focus on obesity and the most plausible intervention cause be a p