Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States
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This report contains 24 recommended obesity prevention strategies focusing on environmental and policy level change initiatives that can be implemented by local governments and school districts to promote healthy eating and active living.
To assist local governments, states, and policy makers implement the CDC recommended obesity prevention strategies and report on the associated measurements a detailed Implementation and Measurement Guide (PDF-2.5Mb) was developed. The guide includes measurement data protocols, a listing of useful resources, and examples of communities that successfully implemented each obesity prevention strategy.

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CDC's LEAN Works!
Identifies science-based interventions that work to prevent and control obesity and provides the tools that employers need to take action. The Web site provides a variety of resources to employers including an obesity cost-calculator where employers can input employee demographic data to estimate the total costs associated with obesity and determine annual obesity-related medical costs for their companies.

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Obesity At A Glance 2007- Halting the Epidemic by Making Health Easier (PDF-3.8Mb)
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Community Guide - Obesity Prevention
The Community Guide conducted systematic reviews of interventions of healthcare providers, schools, worksites and more.

Preventing Chronic Disease
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Obesity and Women Podcast (3:57)
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Date Released: 5/11/2009

Make a Difference at Your School: Key Strategies to Prevent Obesity
Obesity is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes and is associated with problems such as poor self-esteem. The good news is that schools can help students and staff adopt healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that are the keys to preventing obesity.