Combating Childhood Obesity in West Virginia: West Virginia University's High Obesity Program

CDC\u2019s High Obesity Program (HOP) promotes healthy eating and active living in counties that have more than 40% prevalence of adult obesity. CDC provides funds to universities that work with communities \u2014mostly in rural areas\u2014whose residents may have less access to healthy foods and fewer opportunities to be physically active. West Virginia University Extension Service works with three county Extensions and their partners to:\u2022 Create community programs and resources such as health classes and school gardens. \u2022 Provide training opportunities and other community resources to early care and education (ECE) sites. \u2022 Improve nutrition and physical activity among preschool age children and their families.201