Contact info:
Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Programs
600 S. Commonwealth Ave., 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Tel: (213) 639-6400
FAX: (213) 639-1034

A recent study done in Los Angeles County revealed that obesity or overweight is a serious problem among children and adolescents. To address this widespread health concern, CHI is engaged in a three-fold effort to address obesity, including promoting physical activity and healthy eating, educating families on how to prevent obesity, and ensuring healthcare providers have appropriate knowledge and resources to address childhood overweight/obesity.

• Blue Ribbon Task Force

In 2002, CHI provided staff support to a Blue Ribbon Task Force on Children and Youth Physical Fitness, established by the Board of Supervisors to address the growing national epidemic of child obesity. The Task Force Report entitled “Paving the Way for Physically Fit and Healthy Children: Findings and Recommendations,” was submitted to the Board of Supervisors who approved the six key recommendations.

• Physical Activity and Nutrition Task Force

As part of the efforts mentioned above, CHI convenes the Physical Activity and Nutrition Task Force (PANTF) to work on implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force report.

• Additional resources and links about obesity

• Paving the Way for Physically Fit and Healthy Children: Findings and Recommendations

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