by Washington State Department of Health - Diabetes, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Program on June 2003
| Notes | The Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan was launched in June 2003 "to promote environmental and policy changes that encourage healthy eating and physical activity." The Executive Summary and the State Plan are linked from this page. The purpose of the plan "is to provide a framework in which policy makers can work together to build and support environments that make it easier for Washington residents to choose healthy foods and be physically active. The report examines obesity, chronic disease, healthy aging, nutrition, and physical activities problems and defines goals and objectives in two areas: nutrition and physical activity. The report is intended to improve the quality of life and create a healthier environment for Washington residents. A glossary of terms, the conceptual framework, the US Healthy People 2010 goals for nutrition, physical activity, and obesity, are included in the appendices. Other strategies and essential academic learning requirements as they relate to health and fitness are described. | | URL | View the content | | Category | Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
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