Obesity Prevention Initiative Act

The Obesity Prevention Initiative Act (PA96-0155) required the Illinois Department of Public Health to hold three public hearings (schedule listed below) to gather testimony on the social and human costs of obesity and to highlight existing state and community level initiatives; identify existing plans and opportunities for action; inform policy makers and the public about effective solutions to the problem; and engage stakeholders to promote action to reduce obesity, improve nutrition and increase physical activity.

Obesity Prevention Initiative
A Report to the Illinois General Assembly

Community-based organizations, local health departments, health care providers, health issue groups, physical activity professionals, nutritionists, educators, PTAs, chambers of commerce, parents, employers, county and municipal planners, and other interested parties were invited to attend and testify at the hearings.

Chicago
Friday, February 26, 2010
Michael A. Bilandic Building
160 N. LaSalle St., Room C-500 (5th Floor)

Attendees
Those Who Testified

Springfield
Monday, March 8, 2010
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Illinois Department of Agriculture
801 Sangamon Ave., Gate 11, Auditorium

Attendees
Those Who Testified

Carbondale
Monday, March 15, 2010
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carbondale City Hall/Civic Center
200 S. Illinois Ave., Room 108

Attendees
Those Who Testified