Publication

2010 - Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Springfield, Ill., Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

6,500 words, Guess

Page Count

26 pages

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  • LCCKFI1557.8.O24 A2 2010

Alternate Titles

  • Report to the Illinois General Assembly - Obesity Prevention Initiative
  • Obesity Prevention Initiative Act (PA 96-0155)

Description

Understanding the health, economic and social costs of a growing obesity epidemic to Illinois and its citizens, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Obesity Prevention Initiative Act (PA 96-0155) in the spring of 2009. In accordance with the act, the Illinois Department of Public Health convened public hearings in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale to: ·Illuminate the social and human costs of obesity and to highlight existing state and community level initiatives. ·Identify existing plans and opportunities for action and expansion of initiatives. ·Inform policymakers and the public about effective solutions to the problem. ·Identify and engage stakeholders to promote action to reduce obesity, to improve nutrition and to increase physical activity.

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