Government Resources
Local and state government has a role to play in making the healthy choice easier by creating safe places to be active, planning land use with physical activity and access to healthy foods in mind, providing public transportation, and supporting farm stands and grocery stores, especially in underserved areas. Local and state government includes elected officials, local and state health departments, boards of health, planning departments, planning boards, parks and recreation departments, and police departments, among others.
Click here to learn about Government-specific strategies from the NC Plan to Address Overweight and Obesity. Each strategy represents the best available evidence.
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Breastfeeding-Friendly Employers and Community Partners AwardBecome a breastfeeding-friendly business, community organization, or employer.
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Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting GuideHelp to make fresh fruits and vegetables available to buy in your local worksite, place of worship or neighborhood.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)Access program resources that aim to provide nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in qualifying non-residental care facilities.
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Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent DiabetesThis CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program is an online 12-month lifestyle change program, proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Encouraging SNAP Participation at Farmers’ Markets GuideAttract SNAP customers to your farmers’ market.
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Guide to Making Physical Activity a Part of Meetings, Conference and EventsInclude physical activity in meetings, conferences and other events.
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Health Impact AssessmentsLearn more about this decision-making process used to determine how a project, policy or program might influence health.
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Healthy Food Retail ToolkitAssist small food stores with increasing their healthy options and help them apply for the NC Healthy Food Retail Designation.
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Healthy Meeting GuideServe healthier foods at meetings and events.
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Making It Work Tool KitUse this resource to help breastfeeding mothers return to work.
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Motivational PostersDownload and display posters that encourage people to make healthy choices.
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Move More, Walk NowDiscover walking tips, tools and guides for walkers, hikers and organizers.
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NC State Design Natural Learning Initiative (NIL)Access design assistance, evaluation, professional development and policy initiatives.
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North Carolina Guide to Incorporating Health Considerations into Comprehensive PlansLearn how to incorporate health considerations into comprehensive plans.
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North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation ProgramBecome a breastfeeding-friendly maternity center.
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Open Use of School Property in North CarolinaLearn about promoting Open Use of School Property in North Carolina.
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Promoting Healthy Weight for Young ChildrenA Blueprint for Preventing Early Childhood Obesity in North Carolina.
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Shared Use Agreements and Assessments
Learn about shared use efforts and agreements in North Carolina communities.
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Snacks and Drinks GuideLearn about healthier snack and drink options.
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Stairwell GuideEncourage people to move more with a stairwell initiative. Posters are available to download.
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Stoplight Food GuideDirect clients to healthier food and drink options with this visual guide.
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Walking Map GuidePromote safe walking routes in your community.
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Wayfinding GuideImplement a wayfinding system to encourage physical activity in your community.
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Breastfeeding-Friendly Employers and Community Partners Award
Become a breastfeeding-friendly business, community organization, or employer.
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Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting Guide
Help to make fresh fruits and vegetables available to buy in your local worksite, place of worship or neighborhood.
-
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Access program resources that aim to provide nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in qualifying non-residental care facilities.
-
Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes
This CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program is an online 12-month lifestyle change program, proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.
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Encouraging SNAP Participation at Farmers’ Markets Guide
Attract SNAP customers to your farmers’ market.
-
Healthy Food Retail Toolkit
Assist small food stores with increasing their healthy options and help them apply for the NC Healthy Food Retail Designation.
-
Healthy Meeting Guide
Serve healthier foods at meetings and events.
-
Motivational Posters
Download and display posters that encourage people to make healthy choices.
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Snacks and Drinks Guide
Learn about healthier snack and drink options.
-
Stoplight Food Guide
Direct clients to healthier food and drink options with this visual guide.
-
Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes
This CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program is an online 12-month lifestyle change program, proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.
-
Guide to Making Physical Activity a Part of Meetings, Conference and Events
Include physical activity in meetings, conferences and other events.
-
Motivational Posters
Download and display posters that encourage people to make healthy choices.
-
Move More, Walk Now
Discover walking tips, tools and guides for walkers, hikers and organizers.
-
-
Open Use of School Property in North Carolina
Learn about promoting Open Use of School Property in North Carolina.
-
Stairwell Guide
Encourage people to move more with a stairwell initiative. Posters are available to download.
-
Walking Map Guide
Promote safe walking routes in your community.
-
Wayfinding Guide
Implement a wayfinding system to encourage physical activity in your community.
-
Breastfeeding-Friendly Employers and Community Partners Award
Become a breastfeeding-friendly business, community organization, or employer.
-
Health Impact Assessments
Learn more about this decision-making process used to determine how a project, policy or program might influence health.
-
Making It Work Tool Kit
Use this resource to help breastfeeding mothers return to work.
-
-
NC State Design Natural Learning Initiative (NIL)
Access design assistance, evaluation, professional development and policy initiatives.
-
North Carolina Guide to Incorporating Health Considerations into Comprehensive Plans
Learn how to incorporate health considerations into comprehensive plans.
-
North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program
Become a breastfeeding-friendly maternity center.
-
Promoting Healthy Weight for Young Children
A Blueprint for Preventing Early Childhood Obesity in North Carolina.
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Shared Use Agreements and Assessments
Learn about shared use efforts and agreements in North Carolina communities.
