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What
We Do
OUR VISION
Island County residents will live healthier
lives through increased physical
activity and healthier diets.
OUR
MISSION
We strive to reduce chronic disease risk factors,
such as obesity, physical
inactivity, and poor nutrition, by working
with the community to influence
policies, environments, and health behaviors.
OUR
GOALS
● Increase healthy nutrition by
increasing (1) consumption of fruits
and vegetables, (2)
healthy snacks served at schools, child and youth
service organizations,
and worksites, and (3) family meal times
● Increase the percentage of Island
County youth and adults who are physically
active
● Increase the number of Island County
residents who bike or walk to
school/work or for
recreational activity
● Decrease overweight and obesity rates
in Island County by (1) reducing the
proportion of overweight
children and adolescents in Island County to 5%
and (2) increasing
the proportion of adults at a healthy weight to 60%
● Reduce sedentary activity by limiting screen
time for children to no more
than 2 hours per
day
● Increase knowledge, awareness, and prevalence
of nutrition and physical
activity policies
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