Title Local government actions to prevent childhood obesity / Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention Actions for Local Governments, Food and Nutrition Board [and others] ; Lynn Parker, Annina Catherine Burns, and Eduardo Sanchez, editors

Published Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 125 pages) : illustrations Contents Acting locally -- Creating equal opportunities for healthy weight -- Actions for healthy eating -- Actions for increasing physical activity Summary "The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. While parents and other adult caregivers play a fundamental role in teaching children about healthy behaviors, even the most positive efforts can be undermined by local environments that are poorly suited to supporting healthy behaviors. For example, many communities lack ready sources of healthy food choices, such as supermarkets and grocery stores. Or they may not provide safe places for children to walk or play. In such communities, even the most motivated child or adolescent may find it difficult to act in healthy ways. Local governments--with jurisdiction over many aspects of land use, food marketing, community planning, transportation, health and nutrition programs, and other community issues--are ideally positioned to promote behaviors that will help children and adolescents reach and maintain healthy weights. Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity presents a number of recommendations that touch on the vital role of government actions on all levels--federal, state, and local--in childhood obesity prevention. The book offers healthy eating and physical activity strategies for local governments to consider, making it an excellent resource for mayors, managers, commissioners, council members, county board members, and administrators."--Publisher's description Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes English Print version record Subject Obesity in children -- United States Obesity in children -- United States -- Prevention Nutrition disorders in children. Local government. Children. Obesity -- prevention & control Health Promotion -- organization & administration Local Government Child Government Programs Child Nutrition Disorders local government. children (people by age group) MEDICAL -- Pediatrics. HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health. Local government Children Nutrition disorders in children Obesity in children Obesity in children -- Prevention SUBJECT United States Subject United States Form Electronic book Author Parker, Lynn. Burns, Annina Catherine. Sanchez, Eduardo (Eduardo J.) LC no. 2009044336 ISBN 0309139287 9780309139281 128255459X 9781282554597 9786612554599 6612554592

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