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Advancing Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity in Clinton County

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Advancing Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity in Clinton County
Year 2 Funding of Iowa LEAP Initiative
 
Iowa State University is pleased to announce that it is about to enter Year 2 of its participation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) High Obesity Program (HOP). Year 2 begins on October 1, 2024. As part of this initiative, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach leads "The Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity in Iowa" (Iowa LEAP), which aims to promote healthy eating and active living in counties with an adult obesity prevalence of 40% or more.
 
The HOP program will implement proven public health strategies for:
  • Food and nutrition security -- promoting food service and nutrition guidelines and expanding fruit and vegetable voucher incentives and produce prescription programs.
  • Safe and accessible physical activity -- connecting transportation networks to everyday destinations.
 
In the second year of this five-year program, each participating county, including Clinton County, will receive grant funds to support the implementation of targeted activities designed to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. 
 
Obesity is a significant public health issue affecting more than 100 million adults (42%) and 14 million children (20%) in the United States. It is associated with increased healthcare costs of approximately $173 billion annually, along with poorer mental health outcomes, stigmatization, reduced quality of life, and a higher risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and various cancers.
 
In Clinton County, 41% of adults are currently affected by obesity. Iowa State University's Iowa LEAP initiative will build on the work completed in Year 1, which involved comprehensive community assessments, engaging local coalitions, and gathering valuable community input. The focus in Year 2 is to implement evidence-based strategies identified through these assessments to effectively address health disparities related to poor nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in Clinton County.
 
"We are excited to continue our work with the CDC's High Obesity Program," said Jeff Macomber, Regional Director at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. "By leveraging local partnerships and community insights, we aim to create sustainable changes that will lead to healthier lifestyles for residents of Clinton County."
 
The ongoing efforts of Iowa LEAP demonstrate a commitment to fostering a healthier Iowa by addressing the root causes of obesity and empowering communities to make lasting improvements in health and wellness.

Advancing Efforts to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity in Clinton County

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