Georgia's Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative, is a joint effort between the Division of Public Health and its partners, to prevent obesity and other chronic diseases through healthy eating and physical activity initiatives across the life span. A ten year plan is currently being implemented that focuses on the following major behaviors: breastfeeding, healthy eating, physical activity and reduced television/screen time in a variety of settings through education/skill building, policy and environmental approaches.
 
Overall Goal of the Initiative: To prevent and control obesity and other chronic diseases through the promotion of breastfeeding, healthy eating and physical activity initiatives.
 
For more information, please visit the website at: http://health.state.ga.us/nutandpa/.