What is FLORIDA Doing About Obesity?

The table below is derived from the 2009 edition of F as in Fat, published by Trust for America’s Health. The summary below is intended for comparing a state’s activities as of 2008 with others and provides information on state-specific policies as well as the number of states implementing a particular policy. For more information on recommended policy strategies, go to: www.reversechildhoodobesity.org.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS	FL	National
Estimated adult obesity-attributable medical expenditures, 1998-2000 (in 2003 dollars)	$3,987 M	$75 Billion
OBESITY-RELATED STATE INITIATIVES
Snack and/or soda tax	YES	29 states + DC
Menu labeling law	NO	2 states
Complete the Streets policy	YES	9 states
OBESITY-RELATED SCHOOL STANDARDS
Nutritional standards for school meals and snacks that go beyond existing USDA requirements.	NO	19 states
Nutritional standards for competitive food products sold a la carte, in vending machines, school stores or at bake sales	NO	27 states
Limited access to competitive food	YES	28 states
BMI or health information collected	YES	21 states
CHILD CARE CENTER LICENSING REGULATIONS
Meals and snacks should follow meal requirements	NO	29 states
Meals and snacks should be consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Americans	NO	2 states
Have policy prohibiting or limiting foods of low nutritional value	NO	12 states
Have policy on vending machines	NO	4 states
Require vigorous or moderate physical activity	NO	8 states