Nurse.com
Tuesday July 8, 2008
The Albemarle State Policy Center (ASPC) compiled a list of efforts policy-makers across the country made to address obesity:
Twenty-five states launched a pilot project or created a task force, council or commission to improve the nutrition and physical activity environments for children or prevent obesity.
Lawmakers in 16 states enacted legislation to increase farm-to-school programs or to improve the nutritional quality of school breakfasts, lunches, á la carte selections or vending machine offerings.
Seven states enacted legislation to promote farmers' markets — and a growing number of states also are working to increase access to fresh affordable foods through grocery stores.