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.

• Your Food Pyramid
  The balance of foods you need for your age and lifestyle
• Better Eating
  How to set goals for a better diet
• Get Active
  Physical activity helps control your weight

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 »

• Childhood Obesity Information and Tools
• MSDH Nutrition pages
• National School Board Association
• Community Strategies to Prevent Obesity (PDF)
• More about obesity from the CDC