The Issues   Advocacy involves identifying an issue, drawing attention to it, and then working to change it for the better. Learn about different policies that could promote health in your community...

It is going to take much more than just telling people to eat less and move more to overcome overweight and obesity in this country. Strategies are needed to build environments that supports healthy eating and active living.

Most policies fall into one of the five broad categories listed below. Click on the icons below to explore some promising practices in each area: