What Can You Do As A Policy Maker?
  • Advocate for policies that incorporate physical activity opportunities into building design and land development.

  • 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.

  • Encourage government worksites to be role models for worksite wellness programs.

  • 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