Physical Activity and Nutrition

Overview

Our mission is to coordinate and promote physical activity and nutrition-related activities that help all Alaskans live active, healthy and happy lives.

Program information 

Alaskans can improve their health and prevent diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity by staying active, eating healthy foods, and drinking fewer sugary drinks. However, many Alaskans do not get enough physical activity or meet dietary guidelines for good health.

This program is designed to:

• Help young Alaskans grow up healthy by improving physical activity and nutrition in schools and early child care programs, and by increasing access to breastfeeding support services for Alaska families
• Support Alaskans to make healthier food and drink choices easier by working with community partners across the state to improve access to fruits and vegetables and other nutritious foods and drinks
• Help Alaskans be physically active by creating more walkable and rollable communities across Alaska
• Educate the public through the Play Every Day and Fresh Start campaigns on ways to protect health across the lifespan though nutrition and physical activity promotion
• Collect, evaluate and report on chronic disease trends, healthy weight status, and physical activity and nutrition behaviors among children and adults

Solutions

Alaskans can improve their health by following these guidelines: 

• Maintain a healthy weight by eating well and staying active
• Get at least 10 minutes of physical activity a day to improve health
• Limit sugary drinks and choose healthier options
• Support breastfeeding and create breastfeeding-friendly spaces
• Talk with your healthcare provider about ways to eat healthier and be more active

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