Obesity Task Force

The Obesity Task Force examines Hawaii's obesity rates, contributing factors, and the effectiveness of current public health interventions, developing nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo for ka ʻAhaʻōlelo and Department of Health on policies to reduce obesity-related disease burden across the state. Nānā aku nei ia i evidence on nutrition, physical activity, built environment, and social determinants of health. Its findings inform legislation and programs addressing diet-related chronic disease prevention.

Obesity-related conditions me ka diabetes and heart disease are among Hawaii's leading health burdens; this task force's nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo shape the policies and programs aimed at improving community health outcomes.