HIA in the News: "Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Actions to Fight Obesity, Promote Healthy Living"
February 24, 2010
State of California, Office of the Governor
"Following a moderated discussion with President Clinton at the Governor's 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity: Actions for Healthy Living, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced eight specific actions he will pursue to support healthy living in California. The actions announced by the Governor will fight childhood obesity and encourage all Californians to live a healthy, active lifestyle through promoting healthy beverages, increasing physical activity and incorporating the idea of ‘health in all policies.'
Physical, social and economic environments influence individual health behaviors and health outcomes; considering health in all policies can improve health and advance other statewide goals such as economic well-being and addressing climate change. Policies and practices that support joint use of school facilities - where schools jointly share recreational facilities with another governmental agency, community-based organization or the community - can provide opportunities for physical activity for the community before, after or during the school day..."
