Obesity

News & Resources

• The Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption:
  - Richmond Residents (PDF)

  - San Pablo Residents (PDF)

  - Contra Costa Times Editorial: Obesity is serious problem that needs some serious solutions - Dec 8

  - Press Release: Study shows childhood obesity rates continue to grow in Contra Costa - Nov 9
• Healthy and Active Before 5: Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Obesity in Contra Costa County
  - Executive Summary (PDF)

  - Full Action Plan (PDF)

  - Press Release: Overweight Children Under Five is Focus of Conference
• Obesity: An Epidemic, A Health Disparity (Reducing Health Disparities Initiative)
• Article: Small Steps Can Head off Child Obesity