Obesity

Obesity-Mississippi has been given the label as the fattest, least-healthy state in the nation. It has the highest rate of obese and overweight children (ages 10-17) 44.4 percent and adult obesity at 32.5 percent. This problem is so huge it will take time to solve it. COHA want to help by making small dents where it can.

Objective:
To encourge individuals to make healthier life choices
Action Plan:
1. To bring about awareness of the disease and it's effects
2. To provide educational training on diet/nutrition.
3. Increase the awareness of healthy options.
4. To provide fitness training
5. To promote policy change
6. To educate individuals on the risk factors of being obesed