Healthy food and physical activity for healthier communities
About
ASTHO provides support and resources to states for the development of policies that support healthy eating and active living.
Issue Areas
Built and Synthetic Environment
ASTHO resources for making communities healthier by increasing opportunities for physical activity.
Menu Labeling
ASTHO collects and shares model legislation, sample testimonials, and other resources that support menu labeling policies.
Sodium Reduction
ASTHO tracks model policies, lessons learned, and legal considerations regarding efforts to reduce sodium in prepared food.
Trans Fat Reduction
Model legislation, sample testimonials, and other resources.
Publications and Other Resources
2009 ASTHO Position Statement on Menu Labeling, Trans Fat Bans and Sodium Reduction (pdf)
2008 ASTHO Obesity Position Statement (pdf)
2008 Obesity Report Summary (Trust For America’s Health)
2007 Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) Issue Brief (pdf)
2007 Prevention Saves Money: Worksite Wellness and State Health Reform (pdf)