Read our new Call to Action
Recommendations
To reduce obesity and the medical conditions associated with obesity, with emphasis on populations experiencing race, health and social inequities, that result in poor health, higher medical costs, and negative impacts on quality of life in Maine.
Increase the consumption of healthier food and beverages
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Increase access to, and the affordability of, healthier food and beverages
- Increase public communications that support the consumption of healthier food and beverages
Increase physical activity
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Increase opportunities for physical education and physical activity
- Increase public communications that support physical activity
- Improve the built environment to create or support physical activity
Increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding and/or consumption of breast milk
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding and breast milk
- Improve environments for breastfeeding and expressing breast milk
Increase cross-sector coordination and collaboration
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Increase understanding of the health and economic benefits of preventing obesity and promoting healthy weight
- Enhance public-private partnerships that are engaging in efforts to prevent obesity and promote healthy weight
MAINE OBESITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Recommendations
To reduce obesity and the medical conditions associated with obesity, with emphasis on populations experiencing race, health and social inequities, that result in poor health, higher medical costs, and negative impacts on quality of life in Maine.
Contact Us
Send us your questions, feedback, or intentions to implement these recommendations:
Adlin.Deering@maine.gov