Overweight and Obesity:

State and Community Initiatives

CDC

• State-Based Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases. CDC has funded in 2005-2006 28 states to either build capacity (21 states) or implement strategies to reduce obesity through improved nutrition or increased physical activity.  Reader can access specific state programs from this site.
• Read about CDC’s exemplary state programs.

• STEPS to a Healthier US program: State and community-based program to reduce obesity, diabetes and asthma by addressing risk factors of physical activity, nutrition and tobacco use. Reader can access specific state and community programs from this site.

• View state-by-state prevalence of obesity in adults

National Governor’s Association, Healthy America: Wellness Where We Live, Work and Learn.

STATE INITIATIVES AND SITES

Alabama Department of Public Health, Obesity Task Force.  See also the Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Overweight and Obesity in Alabama

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Obesity Prevention and Control Program.

Arizona Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program

Arkansas Child Health Advisory Committee (CHAC).  Created through ACT 1230 in 2003, the CHAC was created to address childhood obesity and develop statewide standards for physical activity and nutrition.

California Department of Health Services

• California Obesity Prevention Initiative (COPI).  Statewide initiative to reduce obesity and associated health risks through promotion of healthy eating, physical activity and to assess and address technological and environmental influences on obesity.
• California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) in collaboration with Public Heath Institute to empower youth to reduce overweight and obesity through increased physical activity and improved nutrition.  Project also addresses environmental and policy change strategies and community-based solutions.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, School Site Resource Tool Kit, Implementation Guide for the Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan 2010.  Tool to assist school personnel to implement strategies to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity in schools.

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Obesity Program (Health Education, Management and Surveillance Section).  Site has additional links to obesity programs in the state.   See also: Healthy Eating and Active Living: Connecticut’s Plan for Health Promotion.

Delaware Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition, Get Up and Do Something! Campaign. Promotes goals of state Healthy People 2010 plan to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. 

District of Columbia DC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Addresses prevention and control of diabetes and pre-diabetes through community interventions.

Florida

• Department of Health, Florida Obesity Prevention Program, Florida Partnership for Promoting Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity, funded by CDC (see above), the FPPHNPA works collaboratively with multiple community, education, advocacy and local health organizations to reduce obesity, increase physical activity and promote healthy nutrition.

• Governor’s Task Force on the Obesity Epidemic
• Pinellas County:

• STEPS to a Healthier Florida see also STEPS nutritional program
• Pinellas Healthy Kids Food Heros
• All Children’s Hospital, Kidshapers Weight Management and Fitness for Families

Georgia Department of Human Resources, Department of Public Health

• Overweight and Obesity in Georgia, 2005.  
• Live HealthyGeorgia contains information on physical activity, nutrition and smoking cessation.

Hawaii Department of Health, Start Living Healthy. Hawaii’s state public education campaign to increase physical activity, promote healthy nutrition and reduce tobacco use.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

• Overweight and Obesity. Site has resources related to nutrition, physical activity, fact sheets, and BMI calculator. 
• Diabetes Prevention Program

Illinois Department of Health

• Health Beat: Physical Fitness promotes physical fitness, has calorie calculator
• Health Beat: Diabetes Describes diabetes, risk factors and provides teps for prevention
• Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Childhood Obesity Project. Project is in cooperation with Illinois Department of Health to provide information to health care providers, consumers, community organizations the seriousness of obesity for children. Site has articles, recipes and links to other resources. 

Indiana State Department of Health

• In-Shape Indiana, Community Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Program has multiple programs including nutrition, obesity and overweight prevention (including for children and adolescents) and links to other resources.   See also section for kids.
• Control Your Diabetes for Life

Iowa Department of Public Health

• Iowans Fit for Life, funding from CDC to develop capacity to address obesity, physical activity and nutrition in the state (see CDC above).
• Iowa Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Iowa Diabetes Network (cooperative agreement with CDC) statewide collaborative program with providers, education institutions, community organizations etc to promote education of diabetes and prevention in the state

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

• Obesity in Kansas: ZIPS (Zero to Age 21: Information Promoting Success for Nurses Working with Kansas Kids).  Program to assist nurses in working with children in Kansas.
• Kansas LEAN 21 Program: provides state objectives related to Healthy People 2010

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

• Kentucky WIC Fit.  CDC grant to develop capacity to reduce overweight and obesity in the state (see CDC above).
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. Site has information on diabetese, risk factors, prevention strategies and links to other resources

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, WIC Nutrition Program

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Family Health Administration,

• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
• WIC Nutrition Program: Better Nutrition for a Brighter Future
• State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.  Part of CDC Program (see above)
• Mass Moves Statewide initiative to promote physical activity.

Michigan Department of Community Health

• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (see CDC above)
• WIC Nutrition Program, Healthy Eating Child Education  

Minnesota Department of Health Overweight and Obesity Prevention: Active Living, Healthy Eating

Mississippi Department of Health Chronic Disease Prevention: Weighing Right and Staying Healthy.  Provides information on weight, BMI, has links to healthy eating, physical activity and obesity.

Missouri Department of Health

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Obesity -- A National Epidemic Affecting Montanans: Highlights from Two School Surveys

Nebraska Health and Human Services System Cardiovascular Health Program, Community Mini-Grants Program.  The state awards small grants to communities to reduce obesity through environmental and policy strategies that address physical activity, nutrition, obesity and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. See also Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Program

Nevada State Health Division, Bureau of Community Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services,

• Nutrition and Health Program, KidPower! Walk and Wheel Safety Program.  Program promotes physical activity for children.
• WIC Nutrition Program

Foundation for Healthy Communities: Community Health Initiative.  The FHC has initiatives in several cities, including Dover, Rochester, Laconia, Keene, Franklin, Manchester and Nashua focusing on promoting cardiovascular health through targeted activities that focus on physical activity and cholesterol awareness. FHC is a non-profit corporation that exists to improve health and health care in New Hampshire and includes providers, hospitals, health plans, consumer, and policy leaders.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Childhood Weight Status: 2003-2004. 

New Mexico Department of Health

• Obesity Health Data in New Mexico
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (see CDC program above)

New York Department of Health

• Activ8Kids!  Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
• Strategic Plan for Overweight and Obesity Prevention
• Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Child Care Providers (includes nutritional information and recipes)
• Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents (includes nutritional information)
• School Health Index Incentive Program.  State is providing mini-grants to schools that complete the School Health Index, a self-assessment tool to assist schools in identifying strengths and weaknesses in policies and environmental supports to promote physical activity and healthy eating.
• NYS Healthy Heart Program
• Eat Well Play Hard  a program developed to prevent childhood obesity.  Site has links to nutritional information, fitness, and other resources.

Nutrition and Fitness for a Healthy New York.  Great site for kids.

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

• Team Nutrition, Eat Smart: North Carolina’s Recommended Standards for All Food Available in Schools
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Branch

North Dakota Department of Health

• Obesity Prevention Work Group: Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Ohio Department of Health,

• Tools for Change for the Practicing Physician: Statewide Conference on Obesity (March 2006)
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
• Physical Activity

Ohio Public Health Association, Childhood Overweight and Obesity – An Epidemic of Modern Times 

Oklahoma State Department of Health

• Get Fit, Eat Smart, OK: Oklahoma Physical Activity and Nutrition Program, Division of Chronic Disease
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Oregon Department of Human Services,

• Physical Activity and Nutrition Program
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Tool Kit
• Oregon’s Action Plan for Diabetes  

Pennsylvania Department of Health

• Obesity Prevention and Your Health
• Healthy Living for all Pennsylvanians
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Rhode Island Department of Health

South Dakota Department of Health

• Childhood Overweight and Obesity
• Public Health Nutrition
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Tennessee Department of Health

• Community Services Programs: includes diabetes control, Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Tennessee Cardiovascular Health Program, and Community Prevention Initiative for Children
• WIC Nutrition Education

Texas Department of Health

• Obesity Program
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Program
• Texas Diabetes Council
• Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Program

Utah Department of Health, Healthy Utah: Nutrition and Weight Management Information.

Vermont Department of Health

• Fit and Healthy Vermonters: Obesity Prevention in Vermont (state plan)
• Chronic Disease in Vermont: Obesity, Disease Control Bulletin (obesity surveillance system), January 2003.
• Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
• Diabetes Control Program

Virginia Department of Health

• CHAMPION, Commonwealth’s Healthy Approach and Mobilization Plan for Inactivity, Obesity, and Nutrition, a program to reduce obesity in Virginia
• Community Nutrition Services Team
• Diabetes Control Program

West Virginia Department of Health

• Obesity: Facts, Figures and Guidelines
• A Healthy WV: Physical Activity Facts 
• Consequences of Youth Physical Inactivity
• Physical Activity Tools and Resources
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Washington Department of Health

• Obesity Prevention Project
• Nutrition and Physical Activity Program
• Basic Food Nutrition Education Program
• Physical Fitness: Steps to a Healthier WA
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services

• Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Wyoming Department of Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

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