Healthy eating resources | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resources

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease.

CDC Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps. (CDC website)
Serious consequences of obesity. (CDC website)
Risk factors. (CDC website)

Data and reports

Health Watch 98: Disparities in the Prevalence of Adult Overweight and Obesity by Demographic Characteristics. (PDF)
Sugary Drink Consumption in Colorado. (PDF)
Childhood overweight and obesity in Colorado. (PDF)
Overweight and Obesity in Colorado, data infographic. (PDF)

Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL)

Nutrition assistance for families, childcare facilities, and hospitals.

Nutrition assistance. (webpage)

WIC

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and other services free of charge to Colorado families who qualify.

WIC. (WIC website)