Hawaii
Overweight and obesity have tremendous consequences on our nation's health and economy. Both are linked to a number of chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. Most American communities are characterized by unhealthy options when it comes to diet and physical activity. We need public health approaches that make healthy options easy, affordable, and available for all Americans.
CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) currently funds 25 states to address the problems of obesity and other chronic diseases through statewide efforts with multiple partners. The program's primary focus is to create policy and environmental changes to increase: physical activity, consumption of fruits and vegetables, and breastfeeding; and to decrease: television viewing, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, and consumption of high-energy dense foods (high calorie/low nutrient foods). Hawaii has received funding for this program since 2009.
For more information:
Nalani Aki, MPA
Community Programs Coordinator, Department of Health
Healthy Hawaii Initiative
Telephone: 808-586-4486
Fax: 808-586-4491
E-mail: nalani.aki@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: www.healthyhawaii.com
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