Obesity Prevention
2010 Obesity Prevention Policy Priorities
- Physical Activity/Physical Education:
· Promote the implementation of quality, comprehensive Physical Education statewide.
§ Implement mandatory health assessment data for students in all public schools (Fitness Gram).
§ Promote the passage of HB 901, PE and Health Honors Courses.
Click here to sign the Resolution in Support of Quality Physical Education
· Implement and fully fund Child Nutrition Standards K-12;
· Ensure all foods and beverages available in schools are healthy;
· Support menu labeling for Legislative Building cafeteria and/or snack bar;
Click here to sign Resolution in Support of Nutrition Standards
· Promote the ability of local communities to support routine physical activity and healthy eating through built environment supports, including multi-modal transportation infrastructure (eg. mass transit, sidewalks, bike lanes), recreation opportunities (eg. parks, trails greenways), and food venues (eg. grocery stores, farmers' markets, community gardens). Support the integration of healthy land use (“sustainable communities”) and multi-modal transportation options (“complete streets” policies).
- Support funding for evidence-based obesity prevention programs.
Legislative Childhood Obesity Task Force Report
Click here to view Task Force Recommendations
RESOURCES
NC Alliance for Health 
Advocacy Guide and Workbook
Obesity in NC - Talking Points and Facts
Talking Points- Honors Courses for Healthful Living Education Courses
Talking Points- Cost Chart from BA Economic Study
Obesity in North Carolina: Reference Guide for Obesity and Related Data
Data Reference Guide 2009
NC Childhood Obesity Demonstration Projects
NC Task Force on Preventing Childhood Obesity - Final Report
Eat Smart Move More Policy Strategy Platform
Policy Platform References
Trust for America's Health
F as in Fat 2009 Report
Media
2010 Media
6.4.2010-
What Other States are Doing to Address Obesity
5.10.2010 -Center for American Progress
Confronting America’s Childhood Obesity Epidemic
2009 Media
12.14.09 - ENCToday.com
Surviving the holidays without packing on pounds
12.11.09 -HealthyDurham.org
Eat Smart Move More is more than a slogan
12.08.09 - Gaston Gazette
Don't Stress out during this time of the Year
2008 Media
05.21.08 -Greensboro News and Record
Schools short of lunch money
05.20.08 -Greensboro News and Records
School nutrition programs ask for more funding