Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity State Legislative Database

This state-based searchable database provides legislation information pertaining to nutrition, physical activity and obesity. It provides bill numbers, year, congressional sponsor; a short summary of the legislation; and its current status.

Overweight and Obesity Policy Resources

Council of State Governments

Healthy States - obesity issues

Healthy Communities: What Local Governments Can Do to Reduce and Prevent Obesity (PPT-8.7Mb)
This presentation, developed for use by local government staff, makes the case for investing in CDC’s Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States. It highlights how local governments can be part of the solution and provides specific examples of policy, systems and environmental approaches to creating healthier communities. Also available in an Adobe Acrobat version (PDF-3.8Mb).

National Governor's Association
Healthy America: Wellness Where We Live, Work, and Learn.

School Health Policy
Policies—including laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines—provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures. Sound policies reassure families, students, and school staff; provide legal protection for schools; and support and direct individuals throughout the school system. Well-drafted and administered policies can also help contain or prevent controversy.

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