Childhood Obesity Task Force

Kēia hui hana kūikawā examined the causes and consequences of childhood obesity in Hawaii and developed nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo for prevention and intervention across multiple sectors me ka schools, healthcare, food access, and built environment. It reviewed data on youth health trends in Hawaii and proposed policy changes in school nutrition standards, physical activity requirements, and community food environment improvements. Its nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo targeted nā keʻena mokuʻāina, schools, and ka ʻAhaʻōlelo.

Childhood obesity affects long-term health outcomes and healthcare costs for Hawaii families and the state. Parents, schools, healthcare providers, and nā lālā kaiaulu hiki ke komo me the task force's nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo through the programs and policies that flow from its work.