CDC issues resources to help hospitals promote healthy food, physical activity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday released online resources to help hospitals assess and promote healthy food and physical activity options. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/obesity/healthy-hospital-environment-toolkit. “In light of the growing burden of preventable chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, hospital leadership and champions can promote the health of employees, patients and communities by considering policies and practices that ensure that the healthier choice is the easier choice,” the agency notes.