Obesity is a major public health concern which contributes to the major chronic disease killers in the state such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
Reaching a Healthy Weight
- Guide to Healthy Living
Getting started with losing weight and improving your health - Guide to Healthy Eating
For those looking to lose weight, or to just stay healthy - The DASH Diet
One of the best eating plans for general health and weight loss - Mediterranean Diet
An eating approach that emphasizes vegetables, fruit, grains and fish
Tools for Weight Management
- What's Your Healthy Weight?
Find the healthy weight range for your height - Daily Food Planner
Helps you choose the right balance of foods based on your age, weight and physical activity - SuperTracker
Set goals and track your progress with free tools from the USDA
Getting Active
- Get active: start walking!
What walking can do for you, and how to get started - Tips for getting active
Why activity is important, and ways to get more activity into your life
Public Health Resources
- Mississippi Obesity Action Plan
- Childhood Obesity Information and Tools NICHQ
- Community Strategies to Prevent Obesity CDC
- National School Boards Association National School Board Association
- Mississippi Obesity and Health Rankings Trust for America's Health
