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The Nutrition and Physical Activity/Obesity Prevention Program
	Why Healthcare? The healthcare environment provides an essential community setting to address overweight and obesity prevention measures. Health delivery systems can play an important role in the effort to promote healthy eating and physical activity. They also can help to treat overweight and obesity through a variety of methods, such as counseling, referral, research, and the provision of incentives and benefits. Gregory, S. (2002). Guidelines for comprehensive programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 21-23.
Purpose: The Healthcare Implementation Workgroup is working to implement the healthcare setting objectives of the Maryland Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan. We work to promote overweight and obesity prevention and treatment through Maryland health care providers, managed care organizations, and other members of the healthcare team.
Contact Information: Jennifer Carman, Chair 410-545-4481 ext.1237 jcarman@chasebrexton.org	Coming Soon!
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