Hearts N' Parks Phase II

19-3. Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents who are overweight and obese.



19-1. Increase the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight.



22-6. Increase the proportion of adolescents who engage in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more of the previous 7 days.



22-2. Increase the proportion of adults who engage regularly, preferably daily, in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day.

Prevent Development of Risk Factors

Through population and clinical approaches, increase the percentage of children and adults who engage in heart-healthy behaviors to prevent the development of cardiovascular disease risk factors.

To establish an infrastructure to support the national launch of Hearts N’ Parks through recreation and park departments in partnership with other community organizations.

Due to the alarming increases in overweight and obesity in adults and children, this project will take the "lessons learned" from the Hearts N' Parks pilot project conducted in 12 community sites in North Carolina and create a national program of Hearts N' Parks cities across the country. The intent of the project is to raise awareness and increase understanding regarding the need for children, adolescents, and adults to gain skills related to increased physical activity and heart-healthy eating and to implement appropriate programs through regional park and recreation departments and other community partners.