Opportunities to Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Washington

University of Washington Center for Public Health Nutrition (UW-CPHN) interviewed over 60 leaders and stakeholders representing all components of Washington’s food system from production to resource and waste management. The stakeholders identified 1) perceived barriers and enhancers of access to healthy foods from multiple points of view, 2) perceived opportunities to improve access and 3) current involvement in initiatives to improve access to healthy foods. Based on the interviews, UW-CPHN developed a report detailing policy, environment and system strategies to improve Washington’s food system.

http://depts.washington.edu/waaction/tools/featured_resources/access_report.html

Nutrition and Physical Activity State Plan

The Washington State Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan was launched in June 2003, to promote environmental and policy changes that encourage healthy eating and physical activity. http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/NutritionPA/our_states_approach/npa_state_plan/default.htm

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Legislative Database

Search for state-level bills related to nutrition and physical activity topics.
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DNPALeg/

Healthy Community Design Legislation Database

National Conference of State Legislatures maintains a searchable database on bills from different states that focus on strategies that increase access to healthy food and opportunities for including physical activity into one's daily routine. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/healthyCommunity/healthycommunity_bills.cfm