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54 <br /> pro-i'i 't : 'Physical„Ae t v i an .; . -Y " on <br /> Obesity remains a top health concern for Orange County adults and children. Chronic <br /> diseases are the leading cause of death in Orange County, and heavily influenced by <br /> physical activity and nutrition. Prevention is the most effective way to address obesity and <br /> the chronic diseases related to it. Effective prevention means ensuring safe places for <br /> physical activity and access to healthy foods in all communities. The Board of Health will <br /> work to address these issues through two focus areas: <br /> 1) Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships aimed at <br /> increasing access to healthy foods and safe places for physical activity. <br /> 2) Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and partnerships <br /> that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in schools. <br /> 'Air Action 5ta?vs <br /> Focus Area #1 - Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships <br /> aimed at increasing access to healthy foods and safe places for physical <br /> activity. <br /> 1) By May 2018, the PAN Subcommittee will explore providing incentives to food retailers <br /> to locate in and/or offer healthier food and beverage choices in underserved areas <br /> (food deserts) with the newly formed Orange County Food Policy Council. <br /> 2) By January 2018, Health Department staff will conduct a nutritional review of the <br /> Homestead Aquatic Center and provide policy and food labeling recommendations to <br /> increase availability and choice of healthy food options. <br /> 3) By May 2017, the PAN Subcommittee will explore the creation of a health app, like Be <br /> Healthy Rockingham County, to highlight safe places for physical activity, programs, <br /> trails, and other physical activity and nutrition options in Orange County. <br /> Ir <br /> Focus Area #2 - Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and <br /> partnerships that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in schools. <br /> is <br /> 1) By August 2017, Health Department staff will conduct an assessment of physical activity <br /> options in both school districts, including the # and % that provide in-class activity <br /> breaks, require daily PE, and have formal joint-use agreements to allow students and <br /> families to use facilities after school and on weekends (School Health Index). <br /> 2) By December 2016, Health Department staff will seek a local funding partnership to <br /> provide small grants for school staff to implement in-class or other short activity breaks <br /> during the school day. <br />