Friday, October 8, 2010

Adult Obesity Increases in 28 states

Virginia is 33rd (tied with Connecticut) for obesity rates for blacks, at 35.4% and 23rd at 29.2% for Latinos, according to a recent report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

What can we do encourage healthy lifestyles among everyone, including blacks and Latinos, in the greater Fredericksburg area?

What efforts in place right now are working, and what others are working not so well?

In what ways can we improve the health of individuals in our community and our community overall?

Join the conversation - we need your input!

There are several ways you can provide your thoughts and input on these important questions.

1. Post your thoughts or a brief response below here (just click on "Comment")

2. Register to complete our online survey about aspirations and goals for Health (16 questions, takes about 10 minutes) ...we also will ask you about aspirations and goals for Education and Income.

3. Or, if you'd rather not complete the full survey, submit your thoughts in this brief online form (8 questions, takes about 5 minutes.)

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