Eat Smart, Move More NC Press Releases

Eat Smart, Move More NC sends out regular press releases about events and products that promote healthful eating and physical activity statewide.

If you need assistance with information for news stories related to press releases, please contact:
The Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, NC Division of Public Health
Phone: 919-707-5215

2013

North Carolina's Obesity Prevention Plan 2013-2020

2012

New Videos Help Grocery Shoppers Buy Healthier Foods

New Web-Based Wellness Resource Offers North Carolina Small Businesses Tools to Improve Employee Health and Increase Productivity

2011

Don't Let Holiday Weight Gain Weigh You Down: Eat Smart, Move More offers free Holiday Challenge

Fresh Food Drive Highlights Importance of Local Food to Public Health

North Carolina Awarded $7.4 Million to Help Create Healthier Communities

N.C. Public Health Leaders Encourage Support for Nursing Moms Breastfeeding Week Observed in North Carolina August 1-7

Seven North Carolina Counties Join in Pilot Project to Benefit Local Farmers and Lower Income Households

Corner Stores Key to Reducing North Carolina's Food Deserts

North Carolina Taking Steps to Address Childhood Obesity

2010

N.C. Public Health Receives $3.7 million for Obesity Prevention Efforts

Community Grants Seek to Shape N.C. Policies on Healthy Living

Twenty Local Health Departments To Receive Funding For Physical Activity Projects Targeting Adolescents

N.C. Public Health receives funds for worksite wellness and tobacco cessation

2009

Don’t Let Weight Gain Weigh You Down

Report: North Carolinians need to eat more fruits and vegetables

Growing Communities through Gardens

Staying on Course – Revisit Resolutions to Eat Smart, Move More

New Physical Activity Standards Provide Guide For State’s After-School Providers

2008

Don't be afraid of the holidays - Sign up Nov. 1 for the Holiday Challenge!

14 local health departments receive $2 million in funding for obesity prevention projects

International Walk to School Day

New tool helps schools track physical activity and nutrition policies

N.C. Fruits & Veggies Star Awards Announced

Iron Chefs Battle Over Fruits & Veggies

Six Months Later: Revisiting Commitments to Eat Smart, Move More

2007

New Guide Brings Snacking Help to Consumers

Eat Smart, Move More…NC challenges North Carolinians to avoid holiday weight gain

Twenty-one local health departments to receive funding for healthy eating and physical activity projects

North Carolina has 5th Fattest Adolescents

Fruits and Veggies Star Awards Announced

North Carolina joins national launch of a new public health initiative, Fruits & Veggies-More Matters™

Eat Smart Healthy Meeting Guide Released

Eat Smart, Move More and Kasey Kahne take the obesity fight to NASCAR

2006

Health Director challenges North Carolinians to maintain their weight during the holidays

Northeastern counties lead NC in rates of overweight and obesity

Counties receive Eat Smart, Move More grants to increase opportunities for physical activity and healthier eating

State Releases Five Year Plan to Fight Obesity

N.C. 5 A Day" State Excellence Awards Announced

Six Months Later: Revisiting New Year's Resolutions to Eat Smart, Move More

Turn off the TV and turn on some family fun: Families urged to replace TV time with activity

N.C. Division of Public Health Encourages Communities to Assess Kids' Ability to Walk or Bike Safely

Gov. Easley Announces the Launch of "My Eat Smart Move More" Web Site