besity in children and adults is a leading health concern for Mississippi. Obesity contributes to the major chronic disease killers in the state: heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
- What's Your Healthy Weight?
Find the healthy weight range for your height - USDA: My Plate
The balance of foods you need for your age and lifestyle - Better Eating
Set goals for a better diet - Get Active
Physical activity helps control your weight - Report & Statistics
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The Lieutenant Governors' Challenge is a 12-week program that rewards participants who work toward heart health through fitness choices, health choices, or both. Read more »
Obesity Links
- Childhood Obesity Information and Tools NICHQ
- Community Strategies to Prevent Obesity CDC
- Obesity and Schools National School Board Association
- Mississippi's 2012 Obesity Ranking Trust for America's Health
- MSDH Nutrition pages
- More about obesity from the CDC
