Nutrition and Physical Activity Program

The Nutrition and Physical Activity Program provides statewide leadership to decrease overweight and obesity, increase physical activity and improve nutrition. Located in the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Program and its partners have developed and are implementing the Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan to accomplish the overall goal of preventing obesity and chronic disease.

 The Worksite Wellness Regional Workshops are being held in regional locations from April to July 2008.  Learn more about these workshops and how to register at the above link.

Weighing and Measuring in Schools (PDF, 1.69 MB) - This document has been developed with the following objectives: 1) to help schools to be better informed when making the decision of whether or not to weigh and measure students; 2) to provide guidance and policy recommendations to schools that choose to weigh and measure students: and 3) to provide resources for schools to create environments supportive of healthy lifestyles.  To order a hard copy, contact Mary Pesik.

Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan The Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan is a long range planning document focusing on the best ways to be active, eat well and prevent obesity.  A complete copy of the plan and an executive summary are available.

 

The Worksite Wellness Resource Kit   The second edition of the resource kit was released in September 2007, with additional information added based on input from worksites.  The kit is a tool to assist worksites with implementing strategies that have been proven to be effective.  The kit walks you through the process of developing a worksite wellness program.

 

Alphabetical Topic List Not sure where you might find what you're looking for? Search here.	Tools &  Calculators Includes tools for diet analysis, physical activity and weight.	Basic Facts & Graphs Wisconsin and National data on obesity and physical activity
Fruits & Vegetables Information and resources about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables	Coalition Partners & Professional Resources Information and resources for health professionals.	Program Overview & CDC Grant Information   Basic Information about the State Nutrition and Physical Activity Program

Recent topics of interest:

• Governor Doyle's Summit on Healthy Worksite Presentations

  On September 19, 2007, over 200 people interested in healthy worksites attended a summit in Madison.  Select the link above to see more information on the videotaped presentations and powerpoint files.  

• Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition Websites - Links to information on local coalition websites. If you would like your coalition website included, please contact us.

• Got Dirt? Toolkit  - The Got Dirt? toolkit is designed to provide simple, step-by-step plans for starting school, community, and child care gardens.  

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