Healthiest Weight

The number one public health threat to Florida's future is unhealthy weight. One in three kids in Florida are considered overweight or obese.

Healthiest Weight Florida is a public-private collaboration bringing together state agencies, not-for-profit organizations, businesses and entire communities to help Florida's children and adults make good choices about healthy eating and active living. DOH-Manatee's Community Health program supports the Healthiest Weight initiative. 

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Our Healthiest Weight Activities 

DOH-Manatee supports the Healthiest Weight Initiative in several ways, including:

• Networking with community members, organizations, churches and groups to assess the community’s needs
• Creating a Community Health Improvement Plan including Healthiest Weight Strategies
• Promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors at community events, meetings and health fairs through interactive activities
• Educating the public about eating healthy and exercising
• Collaborating with WIC to increase the number of babies and children at a healthy weight
• Working with schools to implement best pratices in physical activity, nutrition, and health education
• Participating in Healthiest Weight campaigns, such as Florida Health Cleans Up