ENACT 2006: Nutrition & Activity Day spotlights the urgent need to improve California’s nutrition and physical activity environments. The day begins with a training from 10:00 AM to noon that focuses on (1) the impact of poor nutrition and activity choices on Californians' health; (2) policy opportunities to improve the nutrition & physical activity environments in our state; and (3) how to educate legislators and their staff about these critical issues. Then, in the afternoon, ENACTers will meet with their Assembly Members and Senators to put what they've learned into practice.
Here are the three policy issues that will be our focus on ENACT Day.
| Issue | Policy |
Information More Coming Soon! |
| Access to breakfast at school. | AB 1916 (Garcia): Require low-income schools offer breakfast. | Fact Sheet FAQ |
| Access to healthy foods in low-income neighborhoods. | AB 2384 (Leno): TA and grants to help Mom-and-Pops sell more produce; "bonus value" for food stamp recipients. | Fact Sheet FAQ |
| SB 1329 (Alquist): Grants/loans to establish or revitalize grocery stores, markets, and farmers markets in low-income communities. | Fact Sheet FAQ | |
| Parks as Infrastructure | Local Parks should be funded as part of infrastructure initiatives. | Fact Sheet FAQ |
All Californians are welcome to participate--parents, students, dieticians, park & recreation staff and volunteers, biking/walking advocates, health professionals, business leaders and others. Public employees may also participate in the training and (within certain parameters) the legislative visits. (Click here for details.) Given our focus on California policy and policymakers, this event is best-suited for state residents.
To sign up for ENACT, please click here. Note: travel scholarships are still available!
The California Center for Civic Participation & Youth Development, California Center for Public Health Advocacy, California Food Policy Advocates, California Park & Recreation Society, National Council of La Raza and the Strategic Alliance for Healthy Food & Activity Environments are the Steering Committee for ENACT 2006.
Check back frequently for updated information or contact Jessica at 415-777-4422 x129 or jreich@cfpa.net.