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Nutrition and Activity for Health About Mission: The mission of Nutrition and Activity for Health is to create a Nebraska where individuals, communities, and public and private entities share the responsibility for developing environments that support and promote active lifestyles and healthy eating. Purpose: The purpose of the Nutrition and Activity for Health is to work with partners at the state, local and institutional level to educate, establish support and build environments that make it easier for Nebraska residents to choose healthy foods and be physically active in order to: Increase the percentage of people living in Nebraska that engage in a recommended level of physical activity and consume healthy foods daily. (Short term goal) Increase the percentage of people living in Nebraska that are at a healthy body weight and decrease the percentage of youth and adults that are overweight and obese. (Intermediate goal) Decrease chronic disease in Nebraska associated with physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. (Long term goal) State Plan: Promoting Healthy Weight & Preventing Chronic Disease -2005-2010 The Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan is a 5-year plan to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors throughout Nebraska. The plan is designed to help organizations and individuals address overweight and obesity in their community and begin to create policies and environments supportive of healthy eating and physical activity. Through this multi-dimensional approach, physical activity and healthy eating will lead to the prevention of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Funding: Funding is provided by the Nebraska Health and Human Services Preventative Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant. Partners: Partnership and collaboration is critical in our effort to increase physical activity and proper nutrition in Nebraska. We are continually seeking partners and stakeholders to help execute the goals and objectives laid out in the Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan. If you or your organization is interested in becoming a partner or stakeholder, please contact us. We look forward to working with you and/or your organization as we move toward a healthier Nebraska. Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc.