Public Policy Positions of VtPHA

Healthy Communities

Healthy Weight..

The VtPHA recognizes that being overweight or malnourished directly impacts the health and well being of individuals, and pose significant risk for the development of a number of life threatening chronic diseases. The VtPHA supports policies that promote the maintenance and achievement of healthy weight for all Vermonters, including:

Environmental and community-based approaches that encourage and allow for increased physical activity, such as bike/walking paths and safe sidewalks
Access to information about healthy food choices and physical activity
Access to healthy and affordable foods for Vermonters
Promotion and support of physical activity and healthy food choices in schools
Access to research based weight reduction and maintenance programs

Health Access

Healthy Communities

Public Health Infrastructure