Best Practices for Nutrition and Physical Activity
The Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan
uses
policy and environmental (Click for definition) approaches
to turn the tide of obesity – a leading cause of chronic
diseases in the state. In order for an activity or program to be
considered a “best practice,” scientific evidence must document
effectiveness.
With a goal of creating a healthier environment, better
quality of life, and less chronic disease, many scientists try
to understand what affects healthy (or unhealthy) eating and
physical activity.
New theories and evidence about ways to improve access to
healthy foods and physical activity opportunities often change
the approach a program takes. These new theories and evidence
contribute to best practices.
Programs that rely on such strategies and practices are also
frequently referred to as model, evidence-based, science-based,
and/or "blueprint" programs. Best practices are guides to
develop, implement and maintain an intervention or program.
Examples of Washington’s best practices for policy and
environmental approaches to nutrition and physical activity have
been documented online.
Washington Resources
- Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy Resource Guide
PDF version:
Printed version:
- A printed version of the 100-page guide can be
mailed on request by calling 1-888-438-2247.
-
School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies
(External Site)
- Washington
Partners in Action (External Site)
Regular online reports of Washington Partners in Action are
posted about best practices to increase access to healthy
foods and physical activity.
National Resources:
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