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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

State Policies can Increase Opportunities for Physical Activity

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passed by Congress and likely to be signed by President Obama, includes money for "modernization," which could be used to create spaces and environments that promote physical activity.
"The act... requires that states allocate three percent of their share for Transportation Enhancements, which could include construction of walkways, bicycle paths and bike lanes that can help prevent obesity."
Research that was recently published in a special issue of the Journal of Public Health revealed that state and local policies, in conjunction with the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, can remove many of the obstacles that prevent young people from playing outside.Source: Medical News Today

Labels: schools, prevention

Posted By: Aspen Education Group