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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Toolkit
Search for numerous policy statements, reports, and clinical practice guidelines related to overweight and obesity. American Public Health Association: Food and Nutrition Section (APHA) This website provides information and links to resources on overweight in childhood, including related APHA resolutions. Center for Science in the Public Interest Policy reports are available, including "From Wallet to Waistline: The Hidden Costs of Super Sizing." Kaiser Family Foundation This foundation focuses on national health care issues, and is a source of facts and analysis on targeted issues. Downloadable reports include "Survey on Childhood Obesity," and "The Role of Media in Childhood Obesity." National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM) Download an issue paper entitled, "Childhood Obesity—Advancing Effective Prevention and Treatment: An Overview for Health Professionals." This report provides an overview of prevalence and trends, health and economic impacts, and current treatment and prevention options. The report also includes a list of resources highlighting numerous health care, school, and community initiatives. Public Health Institute These policy briefs provide a quick, easy-to-use reference for issues relating to nutrition and physical activity in the school environment, such as competitive foods, advertising, and fundraising. There are general reports and briefs in addition to those specific to California. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Useful reports and tools are available to download, such as Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids, Sprawl and Health, and Walkability Checklist to determine if your community is walkable. |
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