7/23/14 - Local health officials say work is ongoing to help reduce and prevent youth obesity in Livingston County. The Healthy Habits for Youth work group is currently compiling information on all youth obesity prevention and treatment programs, services, and initiatives in Livingston County. Officials say the information gathered will help facilitate collaboration, identify gaps, assist with needs assessment and program planning. The work group operates under the Human Services Collaborative Body and information will ultimately be shared with partners and Livingston County families in the form of a resource guide. Any Livingston County-based organization that provides a program or service promoting physical activity, nutrition, or emotional well-being for youth is encouraged to complete a short survey for each obesity prevention program, service, or effort they are leading. The submission deadline is August 31st. The form takes approximately 5 minutes to complete and The Livingston County Department of Public Health notes that the form may need to be completed and submitted multiple times for different obesity prevention programs. A link is posted below. AP Photo. (JM)
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