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NUPAO

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

Make healthy eating and active living the easy choice.

WIC

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a nutrition program that helps families learn about eating well and staying healthy.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Complete access to comprehensive, evidence-based breastfeeding information.

AzNN

AZ Health Zone

Promote healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles for low income families.

Empower

Empower

Learn about a voluntary program to promote healthy eating, active play, and good health habits.

PowerMeA2Z

Power Me A2Z - Folic Acid

Folic Acid Education and Vitamin Distribution Program promotes healthy living and prevents birth defects.

event calendar

Event Calendar

Find up-to-date information on obesity, physical activity, and fruit and vegetable intake.

Vision - Healthy Eating and Active Living for All Arizonans

Mission - Reduce hunger, increase breastfeeding, and decrease obesity through healthy eating and active living to improve health and well-being for people and communities in Arizona.

Values

  • Respect for all
  • Pride in customer service
  • Continuous exchange of ideas and information
  • Innovation in what we do
  • Integrity in how we do it
  • Supportive environment
  • Collaborative spirit

Goals

  1. Increase the initiation, duration, and exclusivity of breastfeeding;
  2. Improve nutrition and decrease hunger;
  3. Increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviors; and
  4. Reduce obesity and overweight.