What Can You Do As A Policy Maker?

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Advocate for policies that incorporate physical activity opportunities into building design and land development.
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Promote increased access to school sites for physical activity opportunities, before and
after school as well as in the summer. -
Support strategies that will increase access to affordable healthy food options in
underserved communities. -
Facilitate community partnerships that promote healthy choices.
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Encourage government worksites to be role models for worksite wellness programs.
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Be aware of federal and state funding sources to support community initiatives focused on
healthy living.
For more ideas and tips, please refer to these websites:
www.fha.state.md.us/cphs/cdp/npa
www.cspinet.org
www.thecommunityguide.org
For More Information, Contact:
Nancy Forlifer, WMHS Wellness Center
301.759.9355 or via email at
nforlifer@wmhs.com
