Programmatic Publications

The Physical Activity and Nutrition program distributes quarterly newsletters. You can find all the archived newsletters here.

Physical activity and nutrition program newsletters

Newsletters
Spring 2020
Winter 2020
Fall 2019
Summer 2019
Spring 2019
Winter 2019
Fall 2018
Summer 2018
Spring 2018
Winter 2018
Fall 2017
Summer 2017
Spring 2017
Winter 2017

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Toolkits and guides to support communities, worksites, schools, and medical providers

Active Living and Healthy Eating Report

Creating a Healthier Worksite Tool Kit

Vermont Healthy Food Standards

Vermont School Wellness Policy Guidelines and Implementation

State Parks Healthy Concessions Initiative

Promoting Healthier Weight in Pediatrics

Promoting Healthier Weight in Adult Primary Care Toolkit

Physical Activity in Mentoring Toolkit

 

Surveillance

Overweight and obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions in Vermont and across the United States. Over 60% of Vermonters are overweight or obese (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, 2017). Risk factors including lack of physical activity, not eating enough fruits and vegetables, consuming sugary beverages and spending too much time in front of computers, phones and televisions all contribute to overweight and obesity rates. Current data on overweight and obesity rates as well as the risk factors can be found on the Vermont Department of Health Dashboard.

The Vermont Department of Health Division of Health Surveillance provides data briefs and other documents to describe data relevant to the physical activity and nutrition program, linked below:

 
Obesity, overweight and adults

Chronic Disease Surveillance Data

Worksite Wellness and Preventative Healthcare Utilization

Worksite Wellness and Chronic Disease

Perception of Weight in Vermont Adults

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption in Vermont Adults

Physical Activity in Vermont Adults

 
Obesity, overweight and youth

Screen Time in Vermont High School Students

Overweight and Obesity in Vermont High School Students: Demographics and Maternal Education

Overweight and Obesity in Vermont High School Students: Violence, Personal Safety, and Substance Use

Overweight and Obesity in Vermont High School Students: Physical Activity and Nutrition