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Healthiest Weight Florida

Florida Department of Health in Nassau County Community Health Education

The leading public health threat to Florida's future is unhealthy weight.

Currently, only 36% of Floridians maintain a healthy weight. If current trends continue, almost 60% will be obese by 2030. Furthermore, six out of ten children born today are expected to be obese by the time they graduate high school.

Over the next 20 years, obesity in Florida is projected to contribute to millions of cases of preventable chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, with an estimated cost of $34 billion. To combat this pressing health issue, the Department of Health launched the Healthiest Weight Florida initiative in January 2013.

Healthiest Weight Florida is a public-private collaboration that unites state agencies, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, and entire communities to help Floridians make informed, consistent choices about healthy eating and active living.

Healthiest Weight Nassau

Community health assessments in Nassau County have consistently identified obesity as the top public health issue. Various community efforts are underway to prevent and reduce obesity rates in the county. Here are some key data points on overweight and obesity in Nassau County according to FloridaCharts.

Chart: Adults Who Are Obese (BRFSS), ALL - 2019. Overall Florida - 27%. Nassau - 32.2%.

By focusing on these areas and leveraging the collective efforts of the community, we aim to create a healthier future for all residents of Nassau County.

Image of a cartoon person walking with a caption that says: Walk With Me Partnership for a Healthier Nassau

Walk with Me Program

Sponsored by NCHIC, this unique program challenges community members and organizations to create walking groups and encourages them to participate in upcoming WALK WITH ME events.

For more information, please contact Walk with Me Community Champion and UF/Nassau County Extension Agent, 904-530-6359.