Working Together
for a Fit CNY

Links—Obesity

• Action for Healthy Kids: What’s Working Database
  This searchable database of more than 100 What's Working approaches contains profiles of school-based interventions, policies, programs and practices that improve children's health and readiness to learn through better nutrition and physical activity.  A multi-disciplinary team has evaluated all approaches.
  http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/AFHK/whatsworking/index.php
• American Diabetes Association
  ADA has educational programs and materials, cookbooks and meal planners. It also sponsors local and national events including outdoor events, health and wellness fairs.
  http://www.diabetes.org
• American Obesity Association
  AOA has obesity resources, statistics, educational materials, research, and community action information.
  http://www.obesity.org
• Bicycle Friendly Communities
  A community wide program targeting physical activity.
  http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.orgBright Futures
• Bright Futures
  Bright Futures has training tools, resources, and publications pertaining to creating a healthy community, with children as a focus.
  http://www.brightfutures.org
• Chautauqua Community Gardens
  A community wide program targeting nutrition.
  http://www.hungeractionnys.org/commfood_lowinc.htm
• Excellus BlueCross BlueShield: Policy Reports on Obesity in Upstate NY 
  https://www.excellusbcbs.com/about_us/public_policy_and_research/health_policy_reports.shtml
• Step Up Campaign
  http://www.stepup.excellusbcbs.com/home.jsp
• Garden Share of Northern New York
  A community wide program targeting nutrition.
  http://www.northnet.org/garden/aboutGS.html
• The Guide to Community Preventive Services
  The Community Guide is being developed by a, non-Federal Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force), appointed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  This group was convened in 1996 by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide leadership in the evaluation of community, population, and health care system strategies to address a variety of public health and health promotion topics such as physical activity.
  http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/default.htm
• Health Policy Guide
  The Health Policy Guide provides evidence-based, peer-reviewed policy guidance and resources that can be used for advocacy or decision making purposes.
  http://www.healthpolicyguide.org/default.asp
• INTEGRIS Healthcare
  INTEGRIS, Oklahoma’s largest healthcare organization, has started INTEGRIS Lifespan, a campaign to improve the lives of Oklahomans through public education, grassroots efforts, and legislation.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials
  NACCHO’s book, Building Healthier Communities: Local Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs, offers 16 different case studies of planning, partnerships, and implementation success.
  http://www.naccho.org/prod148.cfm
• National Association for Sports & Physical Activity
  NASPA sets standards for physical activity in schools and conducts advocacy efforts and professional development.
  http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  The Nutrition and Physical Activity component of this department highlights current statistics, programs, and recommendations regarding healthy eating and physical activity.
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/index.htm
• The Coalition exists to represent the interests and concerns of all bicyclists in the state.
  http://www.nybc.net/resources/#Bicycling%20in%20New%20York%20State
• New York State Physical Activity Coalition:
  The Coalition promotes and increases physical activity in New York State communities. It also offers tools and resources for implementation and advocacy including events and conferences.
  http://www.nysphysicalactivity.org/site_beactivenys/
• New York Statewide Center for Healthy Schools
  The NY Statewide Center for Healthy Schools supports schools in promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles for students and the greater school community.
  http://www.nyshealthyschools.org/
• Safe Routes to School
  A community wide program targeting physical activity.
  http://www.walktoschool-usa.org
• Smart Growth Strategies
  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides a list of resources dealing with smart growth and urban sprawl.
  http://www.rwjf.org/news/special/sprawlResources.jhtml
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Small Step
  Highlights way in which to get the facts, eat healthy, and become active!
  http://www.smallstep.gov/
• Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails
  A community wide program targeting physical activity.
  http://www.activelivingbydesign.org

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