Nutrition/Obesity

• The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN): New youth program launched. Presidential Youth Fitness Program is a comprehensive school-based program that promotes health and regular physical activity for America's youth. Learn More
• USDA Economic Research Service: A new report released. Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts. Read Full Report
• USDA Economic Research Service: New data report released. Household Food Security in the United States, 2011. Read Full Report
• USDA: New online Diet Planning and Tracking tool now available. SuperTracker. Learn More
• CDC: September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Resources now available. Learn More

Health Equity Making the Economic Case for Health Equity: State and Tribal Solutions Webinar.

Health equity is an economic issue as well as a social justice issue. Significant inequities and disparities exist between different racial/ethnic groups, socioeconomic classes, geographical location, and in social determinants of health such as poverty, education, inadequate housing, and unsafe working conditions. The burden of health inequities constitutes a huge financial and social cost to our nation in terms of the quantity and quality of life. Join ASTHO's webinar on June 22, 2012 for a thoughtful discussion on this topic.
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