Burden of Obesity in Nevada
The state of Nevada has made obesity and overweight prevention a critical component of public health promotion. Updated reporting on state goals as part of Healthy People 2020 for obesity, which can be found on the Nevada Wellness website, indicates that Nevada is making progress in the fight against obesity. The proportion of adults in Nevada with obesity has been reduced well below the 2020 goal.
Nevada has made a commitment to policies and programs that reach Nevada’s youth, beginning with programs to support nutrition for newborns and young children, and continuing through elementary and secondary education with school health programs. Additionally, Nevada developed the Nevada Wellness website, http://nevadawellness.org, to assist all Nevadans in their personal pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Nevada Wellness focuses on many obesity related health concerns and healthy lifestyle recommendations, including a commitment
to worksite wellness and increased physical activity.
to worksite wellness and increased physical activity.
This report highlights the efforts in Nevada related to obesity reduction and prevention, including a presentation of four critical areas to address obesity in terms of Childhood Obesity, School Health, Worksite Wellness and Physical Education/Physical Activity. Additionally, national-level obesity programs and data are discussed for comparison.
Author:
Nevada Wellness
Resource Date:
January 8, 2016
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Resource Address:
DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, Nevada 89706
4150 Technology Way, Suite 210
Carson City, Nevada 89706