Healthy Eating Active Communities and Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program Executive Summary

Creating healthier environments by improving access to healthy foods and encouraging physical activity can help prevent obesity among children and adults. This executive summary of The California Endowment-funded Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) and Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP) initiatives that created healthier environments and reduced chronic disease in low-income communities. The goal of the evaluation was to learn how changes in 6 key areas, including schools, neighborhoods, and health care providers in the communities can prevent obesity.