New York
Project Period: 2003–2008
Year First Funded: 2003
Funding Stage: Basic Implementation
Contact Person:
Kyle A. Restina
Program Coordinator, Bureau of Health Risk Reduction
New York State Dept. of Health
Telephone: 518-408-5126
Fax: 518-474-3356
E-mail:
krr01@health.state.ny.us
State Program in Brief
The Physical Activity and Nutrition Steering Committee (PAN) has created a comprehensive obesity prevention plan in New York that addresses perinatal weight gain and breastfeeding; physical activity and television viewing; fruits and vegetables; other dietary determinants; and obesity awareness and health care practices. In addition, the Department of Health has:
- Worked with Head Start to prevent overweight in a low-income, minority community through the Health and Fitness by Age 5 program.
- Implemented a statewide (excluding New York City) Web-based perinatal data system for planning and evaluation.
- Worked with New York City public schools to eliminate soda machines and make significant changes to food-service menus.
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Page last updated: May 22, 2007
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion