South Carolina – Obesity Prevention Resources

Overview of Obesity in SC

SC Looks To Turn the Tide on Obesity - article explains high prevalence of obesity and related diseases in SC
Percentage of Overweight and Obese Adults in SC - graph compares SC to US
US Stroke Incidence Map - shows SC in "the buckle of the stroke belt"

Activate America - YMCA program provides weight-loss education, monthly weigh-ins, and online daily activity logs to monitor your progress
– Activate Upstate
Eat Smart, Move More SC - includes "options for action" in different settings, tips for starting or enhancing farmer's markets, and other tools for leading a healthy and active lifestyle
Healthy South Carolina Challenge - statewide effort to promote healthy lifestyle choices like exercising and eating right
Lighten Up Forever - Christian community outreach program that helps SC and NC churchgoers lose weight
Louie's Kids - works to find the best treatment options for each child - headquartered in SC
– Run Buddies - matching adult running and walking mentors with youth at risk for obesity
South Carolina Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
South Carolina Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity - DNPAO
Hands on Health - does not focus primarily on obesity but deals with many obesity-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease

Color Me Healthy - NC program to promote nutritional health and physical activity in kids ages 4 and 5
We Can! - promoting ways to enhance childrens' activitiy and nutrition

BMI Calculator - online tool for adults and children to determine if their weight is healthy
Obesity Basics and News - compiled by the National Library of Medicine
Weight Loss - resource of the American Diabetes Association
Overweight and Obesity - contributing factors, consequences, and recommendations - National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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SC obesity prevention resource guide!