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Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) is an initiative supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase physical activity and healthy eating and decrease tobacco use through community-wide environmental and policy change efforts in over 100 cities, states, and territories. Many cities, counties, and tribal communities are working to change the nutrition and physical activity environments in schools, to increase the availability of healthier food and beverage options, decrease the presence of unhealthy foods and beverages, and increase physical activity opportunities. This panel will showcase the work of 3 CPPW-funded cities and counties to accomplish these kinds of environmental and policy changes in schools, presenting the findings of evaluators working with the local CPPW initiatives. The presentations will address the interventions being carried out in the communities and the innovative evaluation methods used to assess the progress toward meeting the goals on improved nutrition and physical activity in schools.

Session Objectives: Identify successful programs and strategies for changing school environments to promote healthy eating and physical activity

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)