Stories from the Field
Healthy Food Small Retailer Program
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Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Program
, PA-2.4 Across the United States, more than 1 in 3 adults have obesity—making it a serious and costly health issue.1 In the state of Delaware, obesity rates rose from 13% in 1992 to 28% in 2007.
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Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Texas program improved health behavior among children through the promotion of physical activity and healthy food choices.
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Green Carts Initiative
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work / Healthy Eating Active Living
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Youth Engagement & Action for Health (YEAH!)
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative worked to reduce childhood obesity by creating healthy environments for all children and families through advocacy, education, and policy development efforts.
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Mobile School Pantry Program
In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Utah Food Bank works to address food insecurity and hunger among children in Utah.
