CDC Report Highlights Lack of Healthy Food Environments for Children

CDC Report Highlights Lack of Healthy Food Environments for Children April 26, 2011


Communities can influence children's diets by ensuring that nutritious, healthy food choices are accessible in their areas. The 2011 Children's Food Environment State Indicator Report and National Action Guide, newly released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, includes data about food access, regulations, and policies that may improve childhood obesity. Policy and environmental indicators across early care and education (child care), school, and community settings are included along with behavioral indicators on sugar drinks, family meals, and television viewing.

REPORT and NATIONAL ACTION GUIDE: The 2011 Children’s Food Environment State Indicator Report compiles data from a variety of sources. To view the full report and National Action Guide visit http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/resources/reports.html  

NEW TOOL! Communities can assess their retail environment to better understand the current landscape and differences in accessing healthier foods. See CDC’s new document -- Healthier Food Retail: Beginning the Assessment Process in Your State or Community. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/solutions.html

STATE ACTION GUIDES: Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors site featuring Children’s Food Environment Indicator Report State Action Guides as well as customizable PowerPoint presentation for presenting the Indicator Report to audiences within your state
http://astphnd.org/resources_search_results.php?order=sequence&training_class=3&sid=f9a1a4

Additional information on childhood obesity is available at http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood and http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/solutions.html

Please address all inquiries and comments to foodenvironmentreport@cdc.gov