Policy Resources

• Institute of Medicine Report: Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: How Do We Measure Up?
• Eleven Critical Physical Activity and Nutrition Policy Objectives to Make Washington Healthier
• King County Land Use, Transportation, Air Quality and Health Study [pdf] Landmark King County study links smart community planning to good health.
• F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America [pdf] A report issued by the Trust for America's Health which examines failing obesity policies in America.
• Recent Washington Legislation Relating to Nutrition and Physical Activity [pdf]. A table listing WA House and Senate bills affecting nutrition and physical activity policies.
• Washington State Department of Health Nutrition and Physical Activity: A Policy Resource Guide [pdf]
• Washington State Department of Health WA State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan [pdf]
• Health Food Policy Resource Guide Provides school governance leaders with a step-by-step approach to enhance the school environment so students can develop and practice healthy eating habits.
• The Community Guide Systematic Reviews and Evidence Based Recommendations.