State and local governments have a wide range of policy tools available to improve community health, prevent chronic disease, and advance equity.
ChangeLab Solutions is pleased to announce a new suite of Nutrition & Physical Activity Policy Resources, developed in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch (NPAB). This collection of resources is designed to help state and local health advocates and policymakers advance healthy eating and active living policies.
At the center of this resource suite is our Local Policy Agenda, which is a practical guide for local health departments (LHDs) and their partners across local government and community settings.
Local Policy Agenda and Table
The Local Policy Agenda and its companion Table are intended to support LHDs in advancing community-level policies that promote healthy eating, active living, health equity, and chronic disease prevention, whether by initiating new efforts, strengthening existing policies, or supporting implementation and enforcement. For each policy solution, the Local Policy Agenda outlines:
- A menu of data-informed, timely, and reasonable policies for LHDs and their partners to consider
- Critical steps and anticipated challenges to develop and implement these policies
- Key roles LHDs can play in supporting local partners
- Potential legal considerations for local communities
- Strategies to support equitable and effective community empowerment
9/8/2026