The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) released the first set of comprehensive recommendations to promote healthy eating and active living and reduce the prevalence of obesity in the United States.  The report contains 24 recommended obesity prevention strategies focusing on environmental and policy level change initiatives that can be implemented by local governments and school districts.

To assist local governments, states, and policy makers implement the CDC recommended obesity prevention strategies and report on the associated measurements, a detailed Implementation and Measurement Guide was developed.  The guide includes measurement data protocols, a listing of useful resources, and examples of communities that successfully implemented each obesity prevention strategy.