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Initiative for a Healthy Weight

RI Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 409
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-4847
Fax: 401-222-4415
Eliza Lawson

Initiative for a Healthy Weight

Publications

Rhode Island's Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living: Review Draft

Presentation of Research Findings on Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Breastfeeding Practices in Central Falls

The Burden of Overweight and Obesity in Rhode Island
Word PDF

Health Policy Brief: Rhode Island Obesity Control Program: A Public Health Approach to Addressing Overweight and Obesity Among Children and Adults

Report of Research Findings on Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, and Breastfeeding In Central Falls, RI

Other Related DOH Publications

Healthy RI 2010 A Plan for Action

Women’s Health: Health Policy Brief

Osteoporosis Health Policy Brief

Diabetes: Health by Numbers

Resources in RI for People with Diabetes

Cancer Fighting Nutrients

5-a-day Table

Nutrition Resources for RI

Did you know?

Walking 1 mile burns about 100 calories. Adding a 1-mile walk daily results in a 10-pound per year weight loss!