Illinois

Goals:

Promote Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles

Promote adoption of healthy dietary patterns and regular physical activity among individuals, families and communities based on key messages in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. (Use/adapt Team Nutrition, Loving Support, Eat Smart. Play Hard.^TM, and other national resources whenever possible.)

Promote Healthy Community and School Nutrition Environment

Increase awareness among teachers, staff and parents about the importance of a healthy school nutrition environment and school wellness policies that foster the development of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors in children (Use Changing the Scene, Making It Happen and other national resources whenever possible.)

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Last Updated: 12/04/2008