Physical Activity and Nutrition

Schools play a critical role in promoting the health of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behaviors, from early child care through college. Proper nutrition and regular physical activity improves academic performance. Students who participate in the USDA...

Businesses play an important role in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. Over 60 percent of Vermont adults employed outside the home are either overweight or obese, and over half have at least one chronic condition. Chronic...

Communities that are built to support physical activity, safe walking and biking, use of public transportation, and easy access to fresh foods are essential for good health. Healthy Cities and Towns See: Two-fold increase in daily recommended physical activity in...

In motor vehicle crashes, people walking, biking and rolling are more vulnerable to injuries and death. These injuries and deaths are preventable. Whether you drive a car, walk, or bike, there are ways we can all be safer when using...

Physical Activity and Nutrition in Vermont Compared to the U.S., Vermont adults eat more fruits and vegetables and get more leisure time exercise. Increasing physical activity and access to healthy diet choices are important in reducing the impact of chronic...

Start your prenatal care as soon as you know you are pregnant to help have a healthy pregnancy and baby. If you need help finding a health care provider, call your  Local Health Office. The  WIC Program is here to help you...

Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them, the time you spend reading, singing and playing games with them, and the things you do to keep them safe, healthy, and growing well.

Sometimes children need extra help with their daily self-care routine. Children’s Personal Care Services may be able to help families and caregivers to pay for one-on-one assistance for a child that needs assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, eating and/or...

The Community Nutrition Network provides individualized nutrition services for children with special health needs who have specific growth, feeding and dietary needs, and their families or caregivers.

Learn about WIC Grocer requirements and how to apply to be a WIC grocer. Learn about the process for food manufacturers to submit food items for consideration by the Vermont WIC Program.