The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
Physical Activity
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February 14, 2011 | Video
Maximizing the Return on Recess
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Names Healthiest School in America
June 15, 2010 | News Release/Video
West New York, New Jersey's Memorial High School earns first-ever Gold National Recognition Award from Alliance's Healthy Schools Program.
Healthy Schools Celebrated
August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video
Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.
Documenting the Work of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities
February 8, 2012 | Video/Presentation Material
A video series focusing on three diverse communities shows how this national program aims to reverse childhood obesity.
Team Director Dwayne Proctor Talks About the Childhood Obesity Strategy
February 8, 2009 | Issue Brief/Video
Learn more in this informational video.
Re/Storing Nashville
May 9, 2011 | Video/Story
In Nashville, a coalition of faith leaders seeks to improve health and prevent obesity by ensuring access to healthy foods in three underserved neighborhoods without quality grocery stores.
Working Together for a Healthier Savannah
May 5, 2010 | Video
Southern city's leaders tackle obesity through an innovative initiative of policies and programs.
Policy-Makers Talk About Childhood Obesity and How Their Communities are Tackling the Epidemic
November 2, 2009 | Video/Story
They spoke at a summit organized by Leadership for Healthy Communities.
Four Mayors and School Superintendent Honored for Exceptional Leadership in Preventing Childhood Obesity
November 2, 2009 | Video/Story
Their approaches illustrate a wide variety of policies that can help prevent childhood obesity.
On Track to Prevent Childhood Obesity
July 31, 2009 | Video
A Detroit elementary school transforms itself inside and laces up outside.