04-02-2006, 02:49 PM
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San Mateo County (CA) plan to fight youth obesity
This is happening in my neck of the woods  and it's been ALL over the news - VERY interesting stuff!
County plan to fight youth obesity
Strategy outlines ways to help kids lose excess weight, prevent gain in the first place
The county's "Blueprint for Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action" can be accessed here. Here are the key objectives:
- By 2007, there will be an online clearinghouse of resources and ongoing technical assistance offered for local school districts to assist them in developing federally mandated local school wellness policies addressing food served at schools for breakfast and lunch, vending machine and ala carte items, physical education, and health education.
- By 2010, all residents will have access to high-quality, appealing, and affordable fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.
- By 2010, there will be a plan in place to provide convenient access to safe, high quality parks, playgrounds, indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities with affordable programs and green space in all neighborhoods.
- By 2010, there will be a County Clearinghouse of recommended nutrition and physical activity educational materials, curricula, marketing materials, calendar of events, agency contact information, and a referral system to technical assistance resources available for the entire community of San Mateo County.
- By 2010, San Mateo County will have a youth advisory council to provide input on nutrition and physical activity policy and program decisions.
- By 2010, after school facilities will prohibit on-site marketing or contracting of low nutrient foods/beverages via vending machines, posters and other print materials or electronic resources.
- By 2010, licensed preschool and child care providers will collaborate with parents and the community in providing culturally appropriate education on the benefits of nutrition, physical activity and limited TV viewing.
- By 2010, all healthcare facilities in San Mateo County will create and implement facility wellness policies to promote healthy eating and physical activity environments for staff, patients/clients, and visitors.
- By 2010, regularly partner with preschool/childcare, school, and after school programs to produce a San Mateo County Speakers’ Network focused on the benefits of adequate nutrition and physical activity including the prevention of chronic diseases.
It's great to see this being done - hopefully other communities can take this example and use it!
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