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Published: December 12, 2006
The nation's lawmakers have realized the severity of the obesity epidemic and are promoting initiatives to improve the health of their constituents. This report by the Health Policy Tracking Service provides insight into state action in key areas such as school nutrition, body mass index monitoring, access to safe walking, biking and recreation, and more.
State Actions to Promote Nutrition, Increase Physical Activity and Prevent Obesity: A Legislative Overview
By:
Health Policy Tracking Service
Publication date:
October 21, 2005
Summary:
This quarterly report tracks state legislative actions on issues related to childhood obesity, such as enhancing school nutritional requirements, implementing or enhancing physical activity standards, adding nutrition and physical activity education to health...
Balance: A Report on State Action to Promote Nutrition, Increase Physical Activity and Prevent Obesity, End Of Year 2006
By:
Health Policy Tracking Service
Publication date:
June 2007
Summary:
The BALANCE report reviews legislative and industry efforts to halt and reverse childhood obesity, increase physical activity, improve access to healthier foods and other actions.