Washington State
Nutrition & Physical Activity Plan
Nutrition Objective 2
Reduce Food Insecurity in Washington
Priority Recommendations
- Strengthen food assistance programs and improve economic security
for low-income families and individuals - Improve access to and awareness of food assistance programs
Nutrition Objective 3
Increase the Proportion of Mothers Who Breastfeed Their Infants and Toddlers
Priority Recommendations
Physical Activity Objective 1
Increase the Number of People Who have Access to Free or Low Cost Recreational Opportunities for Physical Activity
Priority Recommendations
- Provide adequate funding for state and local recreational sites and facilities
- Develop model policies to increase access to public facilities for physical activity
- Increase the number of worksites, including healthcare and school settings, that have policies to enhance physical activity opportunities
Physical Activity Objective 2
Increase the Number of Physical Activity Opportunities Available to Children
Priority Recommendations
- Adopt school-based curricula and policies that provide quality, daily physical education for all students
- Encourage policies that provide students with opportunities for physical activity outside of formal physical education classes
- Provide opportunities to replace sedentary behaviors, such as watching television, with physical activity
Physical Activity Objective 3
Increase the Number of Active Community Environments in Washington
Priority Recommendations
Download the Plan
2008 Nutrition & Physical
Activity Plan (pdf)
2008 Plan Overview (pdf)
Appendices
Appendix A
Models, Factors and Theories of Change
Appendix B
Criteria for Nutrition and Physical Activity Strategies and Objectives
Appendix C
Healthy People 2010
Appendix D
Introduction to Health and Fitness: Washington Administrative Code
Appendix E
Coordinated School Health
Appendix F
Healthy Eating Guidelines
Appendix G
Defining “Healthy Foods”
Appendix H
Physical Activity for Healthy Aging
Washington State Department of Health | UW Center for Public Health Nutrition | Disclaimer | Updated 4/16/09
