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MEDICAL: CONDITIONS: OBESITY : PHYSICAL ACTIVITY : FOOD DRINK NUTRITION DIET: NUTRITION : UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT : INTERNET RESOURCES : STATISTICS : DATA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Resource Website]

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MEDICAL: CONDITIONS: OBESITY :

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY :

FOOD DRINK NUTRITION DIET: NUTRITION :

UNITED STATES: GOVERNMENT :

INTERNET RESOURCES :

STATISTICS :

DATA:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

[Resource Website]

https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/

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NUTRITION

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/index.html

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DATA AND STATISTICS

Nutrition, breastfeeding and micronutrient facts, surveillance systems, 
state indicator reports and more

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/index.html

Fruits and Vegetables

The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2013[PDF- 1.23MB]
This report provides national and state-level information on how many 
fruits and vegetables people are eating, and highlights key areas within 
communities and schools that can be improved to increase fruit and 
vegetable access, availability, and affordability.

The National Action Guide, 2013[PDF-745KB]

 	A basket of fresh fruits and vegetablesThis guide summarizes the 
national data on fruit and vegetable consumption and policy and 
environmental supports. It also provides potential actions that government 
and business leaders, coalitions, community-based organizations, and 
professionals can take to support Americans' eating more fruits and 
vegetables, along with resources for taking action.

Data, Trends, and Maps.

This interactive tool provides state-by-state data on fruit and vegetable 
consumption including environmental and policy support for fruit and 
vegetable intake.

State Action Guides, 2013

 	Breastfeeding Infant Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Report Card 2016
The CDC Breastfeeding Report Card brings together state-by-state 
information to help tell the story of breastfeeding practices and supports 
in states.

Breastfeeding Data and Statistics

This information includes U.S. National Immunization Survey, Breastfeeding 
Report Card, Infant Feeding Practices Survey II, Maternity Care Practices 
Survey and Health Styles Survey.

 	A woman drinking a glass of waterDrinking Water Facts

This fact sheet gives information on the importance of increasing daily 
intake of plain drinking water. Data is also provided on plain water 
consumption by age, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and behavioral 
characteristics.

 	Frosted cupcakes sprinkled with sugarAdded Sugars Facts

This fact sheet gives information on added sugars and tells why Americans 
should limit their intake. Examples of added sugars seen on ingredient 
labels are given and data on added sugars consumption is provided.

 	Stalks of wheatMicronutrient Facts

This web site describes the importance of micronutrients, such as iron, 
iodine, vitamin A, folate, and zinc, in the diets of children and pregnant 
women. Deficiencies in these micronutrients can have devastating 
consequences. At least half of children worldwide ages 6 months to 5 years 
suffer from one or more micronutrient deficiency, and globally more than 2 
billion people are affected.

 	US map Related Resources

Data, Maps, and Trends

The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesitys Data, Trends and 
Maps is an interactive tool that provides state-specific data about 
obesity, nutrition, physical activity and breastfeeding. You can view 
statistics in a variety of formats, including maps, tables and trend 
lines. Explore Data, Trends and Maps.
Obesity Data and Statistics

Includes the latest statistics on adult and childhood obesity in the 
United States.

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STRATEGIES AND GUIDELINES

Actions states, communities, and parents can take to help improve dietary 
quality, and support healthy child development

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/strategies-guidelines/index.html

Strategies & Guidelines


A family preparing a healthy meal.Dietary guidelines and public 
health approaches to improve population nutrition.

Dietary Guidelines encourages individuals to eat a healthful diet  one 
that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a 
healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease.

Healthy Food Service Guidelines are used to create a food environment in 
which healthier choices are made easier for consumers. These guidelines 
are used to increase the availability of healthier food and beverages to 
increase the likelihood that healthier options are selected by customers.

School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity 
serve as the foundation for developing, implementing, and evaluating 
school-based healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices 
for students in grades K-12.

State and Local Program - Nutrition Strategies Initiatives to increase 
access to healthier foods and beverages in retail venues can improve 
existing stores, encourage placement of new stores, improve transportation 
access to healthier food retailers and/or implement comprehensive in-store 
markets and promotion.

The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase the Consumption of Fruits and 
Vegetables[PDF-2.1MB] provides guidance for program managers, policy 
makers, and others on how to select strategies to increase the consumption 
of fruits and vegetables. Vegetables

The CDC Guide to Strategies to Support Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies 
provides state and local community members with information to choose the 
breastfeeding intervention strategy that best meets their needs.


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RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS

Resources and publications related to nutrition, breastfeeding and 
micronutrient malnutrition

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/resources-publications/index.html

Resources & Publications
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CDC Vital Signs
Food Service Guidelines
State Indicator and Report cards
Tools
Training
The latest nutrition related resources and publications.

CDC Vital Signs

Hospital Actions Affect Breastfeeding: CDC Vital Signs Report October 2015 
Hospital practices in the first hours and days after birth make the 
difference in whether and how long babies are breastfed.

Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets: CDC Vital Signs September 2014 High 
blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. 
Lowering sodium in children's diets today can help prevent heart disease 
tomorrow, especially for those who are overweight.
Progress on children eating more fruit, but not more vegetables: CDC Vital 
Signs August 2014 CDC trend data finds that US children ages 2-18 are 
eating more fruit, but not more vegetables. Child care and schools can 
help children meet daily recommendations.

Progress on Childhood Obesity CDC Vital Signs Report August 2013 Many 
states show declines, but there is more work to be done to continue the 
downward trend.

Hospital Support for Breastfeeding: CDC Vital Signs Report August 2011 
Breastfeeding helps protect against childhood obesity. A baby's risk of 
becoming an overweight child goes down with each month of breastfeeding.

Adult Obesity: CDC Vital Signs Report August 2010 Obesity is common, 
serious, and costly. In 2009, about 2.4 million more adults were obese 
than in 2007. More efforts are needed, and new federal initiatives are 
helping to change our communities into places that strongly support 
healthy eating and active living.


Food Service Guidelines

Food Service Guidelines
Food service guidelines are used to create a food environment in which 
healthier choices are made easier for consumers. This section contains 
documents and fact sheets pertaining to food service guidelines.


State Indicator and Report cards

Breastfeeding

2014 Breastfeeding Report Card[PDF-1.25 MB] provides state-by-state data 
to help public health practitioners, health professionals, community 
members, child care providers, and family members work together to 
protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The Report Card indicators 
measure types of support in key community settings as well as the most 
current data on the breastfeeding goals outlined in Healthy People 2020.

Fruits and Vegetables

The State Indicator Report on Fruits & Vegetables, 2013[PDF- 1.23MB] 
provides national and state-level information on how many fruits and 
vegetables people are eating, and highlights key areas within communities 
and schools that can be improved to increase fruit and vegetable access, 
availability, and affordability.

The National Action Guide[PDF-160KB] summarizes the national data on fruit 
and vegetable consumption and policy and environmental supports. It also 
provides potential actions that government and business leaders, 
coalitions, community-based organizations, and professionals can take to 
support Americans' eating more fruits and vegetables, along with resources 
for taking action.


State Action Guides


Children's Food Environment

Children's Food Environment State Indicator Report, 2011[PDF-768KB] 
highlights selected behaviors, environments, and policies that affect 
childhood obesity through support of healthy eating.

National Action Guide[PDF-616KB] provides potential actions that state 
leaders, coalitions, community-based organizations, and professionals can 
take alone or in partnership to support state residents' purchase and 
consumption of more healthful foods.

Census Tract Level State Maps of the Modified Retail Food Environment 
Index (mRFEI)[PDF55.1MB] includes maps of the mRFEI for each state and 
Washington D.C. These maps can be used to help identify census tracts 
within states or communities that either lack access to healthy food 
retailers such as supermarkets or contain very high densities of fast food 
restaurants and convenience stores relative to the number of healthy food 
retailers. States and communities can also use data from the mRFEI Data 
Table[Excel5.04MB] to create their own maps using GIS software or link the 
mRFEI data to other census-tract level data they may have available.
Prevention Status Reports

The 2013 Prevention Status Reports (PSRs), highlight the status of 
policies and practices designed to prevent or reduce problems affecting 
public health. Individual reports are available for all 50 states and the 
District of Columbia on 10 health topics including Nutrition, Physical 
Activity and Obesity. The PSR Quick Start Guide provides tips and tools to 
help state health officials and other public health leaders use the PSRs 
to advance evidence-based public health practices in their states.

Surgeon General's Reports

2011  The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

2010  The Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation[PDF-840KB]

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs)

Vital Signs: Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Children  United States, 
20032010; from August 2014


Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Adults  18 States, 2012; from 
August 2014


Restaurant Menu Labeling Use Among Adults  17 States, 2012; from July 2014
Access to Healthier Food Retailers  United States, 2011; from November 
2011


Beverage Consumption Among High School Students  United States, 2010; from 
June 2011


Obesity  United States, 1999  2010; from November 2011


Vital Signs: Hospital Practices to Support Breastfeeding  United States, 
2007 and 2009; from August 2011


Visit CDCs Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs) for more 
information on this topic.


Tools

Healthy Hospital Environments and Toolkit provides guidance to hospital 
nutritionists, human resources and employee health staff, and others who 
wish to promote and support healthy food, beverage, and physical activity 
options in hospitals.


Training

CDC Growth Chart Training Website offers a set of self-directed, 
interactive training courses for health care professionals using the 
pediatric growth charts in clinical and public health settings to assess 
growth of infants, children, and teens.


For More Information

Breastfeeding Resources and Publications

DNPAO Media Tools

DNPAO Staff Publications

International Micronutrient Program (IMMPaCt) Tools

Nutrition Policy Resources provides Information about Nutrition policy

Obesity Resources and Publications

State and Local Programs Nutrition Strategies


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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/index.html

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BASICS

Needs and benefits, examples, and videos

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm

How much physical activity do you need?

Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, 
and reduces your risk for many chronic diseases.

Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at 
first, but the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are more 
flexible than ever, giving you the freedom to reach your physical activity 
goals through different types and amounts of activities each week. It's 
easier than you think!

Physical Activity Guidelines

 	Children on bicyclesChildren
6 to 17 years old*

 	Older adults playing basketballOlder Adults
65 years or older

 	Adults jogging

Adults
18 to 64 years old


 	Pregnant woman lifting weightsPregnant or Postpartum Women *The 
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans do not include guidelines 
for children younger than 6 years old.


Physical activity in infants and young children is, of course, necessary 
for healthy growth and development. Children younger than 6 should be 
physically active in ways appropriate for their age and stage of 
development.

Physical activity guidelines for children younger than 6 that are specific 
to the early care and education setting are included in Caring for Our 
Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for 
Early Care and Education Programs (3rd Ed.)


Physical Activity Basics

Physical Activity and Health

Adding Physical Activity to Your Life

Measuring Physical Activity Intensity

Videos

Glossary of Terms

Success Stories

Harold, Age 7
Maria, Age 16
Alex, Age 32
Demetrise, Age 42
David, Age 65
Harold, Age 67

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RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS

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Reports, recommendations, facts sheets, and social media

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/index.htm

Reports

State Indicator Reports, Surgeon Generals Report and other physical 
activity reports.

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/reports.html

Reports
Recommend on Facebook Tweet Share
On this Page

State Indicator Reports
Surgeon General Reports
Vital Signs
MMWRS
This section provides links to key reports and recommendations that serve 
as the foundation for addressing physical activity.

State Indicator Reports

The State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2014[PDF-2.8MB] presents 
information on physical activity behaviors and policies that encourage and 
support physical activity in states.

Three people joggingThe report shows that physical activity among adults 
and high school students is higher in some states than others. Overall, 
most states have some supports in place that encourage physical activity, 
but more work is needed to increase opportunities for people to be 
physically active in their communities and schools. These supports may 
include state-level guidance on recess and physical activities policies in 
schools, walking or biking to and from school, joint-use agreements, and 
complete streets policies.

This report can be used to learn what states across the nation are doing 
to encourage and support physical activity and to identify opportunities 
for improving community supports in each state. Individual state Action 
Guides summarize each states data and provide suggested actions that state 
health departments can take to encourage and increase physical activity in 
their states.

State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2010[PDF-1.5MB]
The State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2010 provides information 
on physical activity behavior and policy and environmental supports within 
each state. Physical activity, essential to overall health, can help 
control weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, 
strengthen bones and muscles, and improve mental health.

Also available:

The National Action Guide[PDF-237KB] summarizes PA levels among Americans 
and also provides potential action items to support state-level policy and 
environmental changes to increase PA.
State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2010 Data Tables with 
Confidence Intervals[PDF-305KB] provides state-specific information 
summarized for each state's physical activity levels and compared to the 
nation.

Surgeon General Reports

1996 Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The 1996 Surgeon General's report was the first to address physical 
activity and health.


Vital Signs

Adults with Disabilities: CDC Vital Signs
Being physically active is one of the most important steps Americans of 
all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can take to improve their health. A 
new CDC Vital Signs report shows that adults with disabilities who get no 
physical activity are 50% more likely to have diabetes, stroke, heart 
disease, or cancer than those who get the recommended amount of physical 
activity.

More People Walk to Better Health: CDC Vital Signs
Find out how many Americans are walking their way to better health, and 
what can be done to make it easier for others to walk.

Prevention Status Reports
The Prevention Status Reports highlight the status of public health 
policies and practices designed to prevent or reduce important public 
health problems. Individual reports are available for all 50 states and 
the District of Columbia on 10 key health topics, including Nutrition, 
Physical Activity and Obesity.


MMWRs

Recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs)

Adults Eligible for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Counseling and 
Participation in Aerobic Physical Activity  United States, 2013
Weekly
September, 25, 2015/64(37); 1047-1051

Declines in Student Obesity Prevalence Associated with a Prevention 
Initiative  King County, Washington, 2012
MMWR, February 21, 2014/63( 7); 155-157

Adult Participation in Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical 
Activities  United States, 2011
MMWR, May 3, 2013/62(17); 326-330
Also available: Participation in Physical Activity MMWR 
Highlights[PDF-106KB]


Related Information

International Physical Activity Questionnaires
A set of instruments that can be used internationally to obtain comparable 
estimates of physical activity.



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Recommendations Guidelines

Physical Activity Guidelines, National Physical Activity Plan, Guidelines 
for School and Community Programs.

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/recommendations.html



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Fact Sheets

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines Fact Sheets for Professionals

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/factsheets.html



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Social Media Tools

Badges and Buttons, eCards, Podcasts, Videos

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/resources/socialmedia.html


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WORKSITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical activity at work and worksite walking programs

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/worksite-pa/index.htm

Worksite Physical Activity


  	Group of people jumpingA worksite wellness program that includes a 
physical activity component can help maintain a healthier workforce. A 
healthier workforce can benefit from reduced direct costs associated with 
health care expenses.1,2 The worksite wellness program also has potential 
to increase employees productivity 3,4 reduce absenteeism,1,4 and increase 
morale.5 Additionally, these programs are often seen as a central 
component of an attractive employee compensation and benefits package that 
can be used as a recruitment and retention tool to attract and keep high 
quality employees.5 Worksites can encourage physical activity through a 
multicomponent approach of offering management support, physical access to 
opportunities, policies, and social support programs.




 	Group of people joggingRegardless of size, resources, setting, and 
type all worksites can provide opportunities to promote physical activity 
for their employees. CDCs Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and 
Obesity supports worksite wellness programs to increase physical activity 
because of the following:

There are numerous health benefits related to physical activity. These 
health benefits include a lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, 
heart disease and stroke, some cancers, and depression.6
Only half of all American adults report meeting the physical activity 
guidelines.7



Each day in the United States, more than 150 million American adults 
participate in the labor force.8



With employees spending 7.6 hours a day on average at their place of 
employment, worksites provide a unique setting to promote practices that 
can significantly increase physically active employees and potentially 
affect the health of millions of working adults.9



Many barriers to physical activity can be addressed by worksite physical 
activity programs. For example, a simple walking path that provides 
employees with the opportunity to walk at work may address barriers such 
as not having time to walk, concerns about neighborhood safety, or lack of 
social support.
Selected Resources

Physical Activity in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers[PDF-338KB]
Current Practices in Worksite Wellness Initiatives[PDF-3.01MB]
Six states working to implement worksite wellness initiative by using 
strategies such as programs, policies, environmental supports, or 
community links to promote the health of their employees.



Manager and Supervisor Support for Worksite Health Promotion Programs 
Integrative Literature Review[PDF-171KB]



Worksite Physical Activity Highlights in Kentucky[PDF-724KB]
These highlights examine the successful implementation of a worksite 
physical activity program in the Kentucky Department of Education and 
Department of Health.


Worksite Physical Activity Highlights in Mississippi[PDF-273KB]
These highlights explore evidence-based strategies to bring worksite 
physical activity to more people in Mississippi agencies.



Worksite Physical Activity Highlights in Utah[PDF-2.55KB]
These highlights explore early evidence for successful practices in an 
area in Utah where practitioners are currently searching for 
understandable, common language advice in how to help staff members manage 
health at work.



References

Naydeck BL, Pearson JA, Ozminkowski RJ, Day BT, Goetzel RZ. The impact of 
the Highmark employee wellness programs on 4-year health care costs. J 
Occup Environ Med. 2008;50(2):146-156.
Baicker K, Cutler D, Song Z. Workplace wellness programs can generate 
savings. Health Affairs. 2010; 29(2):1-8.



Goetzel, RZ, Ozminkowski, RJ. The health and cost benefits of work site 
health-promotion programs. Annu Rev Public Health. 2008;29:303-323.
Mills PR, Kessler RC, Cooper J, Sullivan S. Impact of a health promotion 
program on employee health risks and work productivity. Am J Health 
Promot. 2007;22(1):45-53.



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Steps to Wellness: A Guide to 
Implementing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in the 
Workplace[PDF - 3 MB] . Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human 
Services; 2012. Accessed November 11, 2014.


Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. Physical Activity 
Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008. Washington, DC: US Department 
of Health and Human Services; 2008.
Paul P. Analysis of data from the 2013 National Health Interview Survey. 
Accessed May 25, 2015.


U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Situation 
Summary Table A. Household data, seasonally adjusted. 2014. Accessed 
January 7, 2015.
American Time Use Survey2013 Results[PDF-271KB]. Accessed May 27, 2015.

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DATA AND STATISTICS
Facts, statistics, State Indicator Reports, and surveillance systems

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/data/index.html

Data and Statistics


Facts about Physical Activity
Find the latest statistics on physical activity in the United States.



Data, Trends and Maps
Use these maps and interactive database systems to find information 
relating to physical activity.



State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2010[PDF-1.5MB]
Information on physical activity behavior and policy and environmental 
supports within each state.



Surveillance Systems
Nutrition, physical activity, obesity, and breastfeeding surveys and data 
collection systems.


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COMMUNITY STRATEGIES
Community strategies, community design, and transportation policy

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/community-strategies/index.htm

Community Strategies


  	Community Strategies Bike SymbolCreating or modifying environments 
to make it easier for people to walk or bike is a strategy that not only 
helps increase physical activity, but can makes our communities better 
places to live. Communities designed to support physical activity are 
often called active communities. The Guide to Community Preventive 
Services recommends three strategies to increase physical activity that 
are related to walkabilitycommunity-scale urban design, street-scale urban 
design, and improving access to places for physical activity (including 
providing maps and descriptive information).1,2 Studies show more people 
bike and walk in communities where improvements have been made to biking 
and walking conveniences. This includes adding safer sidewalks, pedestrian 
crossings, and protected bike lanes.1 In addition, when people move to 
neighborhoods that are designed to promote physical activity and active 
transportation (mixed-use developments), they tend to spend less time in 
their cars and more time walking for transportation.3



Active Communities are Safer Communities

 	Dad walking with two kidsStreets designed to be walkable and 
bike-able improve safety for everyone. Programs like Safe Routes to 
Schools improve the safety of children who walk and bike to school. These 
programs have shown reductions in traffic-related injuries.4,5 Communities 
designed to encourage walking increase the number of people out and about, 
thus increasing the number of "eyes on the street" and deterring illegal 
activity.6-8



Active Communities Support Social Cohesion

Going on a hike with a teenage child. Stopping to chat with neighbors 
while walking the dog. Biking down to the local coffee shop with a friend. 
Going outside for a "walking meeting" with colleagues. All of these are 
examples of how walking can help build social cohesion through 
interpersonal interaction.9



Active Communities Reduce Air Pollution

Improving the community environment so that people can choose to walk, 
bike, or take transit offers environmental benefits. Each time people 
choose to walk, bike, or take public transit rather than drive, they 
reduce the air pollution and greenhouse gases that their car would have 
produced.10-12



Active Communities Provide Economic Benefits

Features of active communitiespedestrian-friendly streets, protected bike 
lanes, compactness, mixed land use, and access to transithave been shown 
to be associated with economic benefits to the community.13 These benefits 
can include higher home real estate values and higher levels of retail 
activity, and can lower the cost of providing public infrastructure and 
delivering services such as utilities.13 Active communities also prove to 
be attractive places for businesses to locate.13

Actions that States and Communities Can Take:

Create or enhance physical activity environments to be pedestrian and 
bicycle friendly.


Support community design and transportation planning policy to support 
walking and other forms of active transport.


Implement strategies in the National Physical Activity Plan, and the 
National Prevention Strategy and CDC Recommendations for Improving Health 
through Transportation policy.



Resources



The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase Physical Activity in the 
Community[PDF-1.2MB]

This document provides guidance for program managers, policy makers, and 
others on how to select strategies to increase physical activity in the 
community.


The National Physical Activity Plan

This comprehensive set of policies, programs and initiatives aim to 
increase physical activity in all segments of the American population.



The Community Guide



The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help 
decision makers choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent 
disease in their community.



CDCs Designing and Building Healthy Places
This website offers tools and evidence-based health strategies for 
community planning, transportation, and land-use decisions.



Health Impact Assessment
This assessment tool helps communities make informed choices about 
improving public health through community design.



Joint Use Agreements


These agreements increase opportunities for physical activity by allowing 
groups  usually a school and a city or private organization  to share 
indoor and outdoor spaces like gymnasiums, athletic fields and playgrounds 
to keep communities healthy.

This website provides resources to help establish these agreements.



Smart Growth



Smart growth helps communities grow in ways that expand economic 
opportunity while protecting human health and the environment. These 
reports from the Environmental Protection Agencys Smart Growth Program are 
designed to inform developers, businesses, local government, and other 
groups about the benefits of smart growth development.


Smart Growth and Economic Success: Strategies for Local Governments (2014) 
discusses smart growth approaches local governments can use to lower costs 
and/or increase revenue.


Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case (2013) discusses how 
locations with housing and transportation options, a mix of uses close 
together, and a high quality of life can improve environmental outcomes 
while providing economic advantages for businesses.


Smart Growth and Economic Success: Benefits for Real Estate Developers, 
Investors, Business, and Local Governments (2012) outlines the benefits of 
smart growth development for developers, businesses, local government, and 
other groups.


Rethinking Streets: An Evidence-Based Guide to 25 Complete Street 
Transformations
"Complete streets" are designed to enable safe access for all users, 
including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all 
ages and abilities. This book uses examples from completed street projects 
from around the United States.



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Task Force on Community Preventive S. Recommendations to increase physical 
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Mumford KG, Contant CK, Weissman J, Wolf J, Glanz K. Changes in Physical 
Activity and Travel Behaviors in Residents of a Mixed-Use Development. 
American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2011;41:504-7.


DiMaggio C, Li GH. Effectiveness of a Safe Routes to School Program in 
Preventing School-Aged Pedestrian Injury. Pediatrics 2013;131:290-6.


United States Department of Transportation, National Highway 
Transportation Safety Administration. Evaluation of the Safety Benefits of 
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Newman O. Defensible space: Crime prevention through urban design. New 
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Mair JS, Mair M. Violence prevention and control through environmental 
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Leyden KM. Social capital and the built environment: The importance of 
walkable neighborhoods. Am J Public Health 2003;93:1546-51.


Grabow ML, Spak SN, Holloway T, Stone Jr. B, Mednick AC, Patz JA. Air 
Quality and Exercise-Related Health Benefits from Reduced Car Travel in 
the Midwestern United States. Environmental Health Perspectives 
2012:68-76.


Rabl A, de Nazelle A. Benefits of Shift from Car to Active Transport. 
Transport Policy 19 2010:121-31.
Lindsay G, Macmillan A, Woodward A. Moving urban trips from cars to 
bicycles. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 
2011;5.1:54-60.


Smart Growth and Economic Success: Benefits for Real Estate Developers, 
Investors, Businesses and Local Governments: Environmental Protection 
Agency; 2012.


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WALKING
Walking and walkability

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/walking/index.htm


Why Walk? Why Not!

Walk more - take action to improve your health.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get 
at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or 75 
minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or an equivalent 
combination each week. The guidelines also recommend that children and 
adolescents be active for at least 60 minutes every day. Following these 
guidelines can contribute to overall health, and decrease the risk of 
chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes.



Walking is a great way to get the physical activity needed to obtain 
health benefits. Walking does not require any special skills. It also does 
not require a gym membership or expensive equipment.

Why not! Add walking as part of your daily routine.


For more information about walking, check out these resources below:


Selected Resources  Learn More about Walking

Step It Up! Surgeon General's Call to Action cover page Step it Up! The 
Surgeon Generals Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable 
Communities presents five goals and supporting implementation strategies 
to help Americans be physically active and for the nation to better 
support walking and walkable communities for people of all ages and 
abilities.


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Physical Activity Builds a Healthy Strong AmericaPhysical Activity 
Builds a Healthy and Strong America [PDF-1.06MB]

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/healthy-strong-america.pdf

This infographic outlines the effects inadequate physical activity has on 
our nations health, economy and military readiness. It also emphasizes the 
many health, safety, and community benefits increased physical activity 
can offer.

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Promoting Airport WalkingPromoting Airport Walking: A Guide 
[PDF-2.35MB]

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/CDC-Airport-Walking-Guide.pdf

The Airport Walking Guide was developed as part of CDCs Walk to Fly 
project to encourage airport travelers (through point of decision signage) 
to make active choices.

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Mall Walking: A Program Resource Guide [PDF-5.2MB]

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/mallwalking-guide.pdf

The Mall Walking Guide provides information about the health benefits of 
walking, explains why mall walking programs can help people walk more, and 
provides practical strategies for starting and maintaining walking 
programs.





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