THE GOVERNOR'S ACTION SUMMIT ON HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND OBESITY

On September 15th 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger held his much anticipated Summit on Health Nutrition and Obesity in Sacramento. The goal of the Summit was to bring business, industry and community leaders together from throughout the State to discuss the changes needed to improve nutrition and physical activity for all Californians. The Summit generated a number of successes, including “commitments of significance” on the part of business and non profit leaders, the Governor’s comprehensive Vision for a Healthy California and also the signing of three significant school food and beverage bills—SB12, SB965 and SB281.

Due to the immense importance of the Summit as a step towards a healthy California, Strategic Alliance has decided to issue a complete summary report, emphasizing concrete statewide and local level actions for moving the Governor’s Summit forward while also highlighting its significant accomplishments. Additionally, a printable PDF of this report is available: Governors Summit Report (PDF).

Key Documents

Commitments of Significance

Governor's Vision for a Healthy California

Summit Participants

Summit Agenda

Additional resources and Summit related documents are available through the Center for Weight and Health.