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Copyright Policy
Copyright Policy

The Moving to the Future online book is copyrighted. Please read our copyright policy. The online book is accessed by clicking on one of the 5 links above or through the left-hand side menu under Planning Tools. Click on "Continue Story" to access the Copyright Permission Form.

 
 
Website Sponsor
This website is a product of the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND). For more information about ASTPHND visit their website at www.astphnd.org.
 
Resource of the Day
Television Watching and Other Sedentary Behaviors in Relation to Risk of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
This article examines the relationship between various sedentary behaviors, especially prolonged television (TV) watching, and risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women.   read more
Read the latest topics started in our Forum
After-school programs by Karen Probert
Community Opinion Survey by Karen Probert
Using Moving to the Future in a University Class by Claire Schmelzer
Thoughts on session 2 materials by Karen Probert
Thoughts on Session #1 materials by Karen Probert
PHN Workforce Survey by isabel parraga
Welcome to Moving to the Future
Use this website to develop successful community programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. We provide ...
  • Step-by-step instructions for conducting a community assessment, writing objectives, developing a plan, or evaluating your program.
  • Forms, surveys, and worksheets in MSWord for you to download and adapt to your own needs
  • Discussion forums to network with colleagues around the country doing this same work
To get started click on the "Community Assessment" link to the left.

 
Grant Funding
Active Living Research

Native Diabetes Wellness Program

Building a Healthy Nation

Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale Grant

Saucony Run for Good Foundation

New York Parks Grant Program

National Gardening Association's Healthy Sprouts Award

GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards

Kaiser Permanente Cares for Communities: National Community Benefit Fund Grants

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors: Funding Opportunities

 
Blueprint for Nutrition & Physical Activity
The Blueprint outlines practical, consumer-focused, state and local strategies for improving eating and physical activity that will lead to healthier lives for children, adults, and families.

 
Looking for this??
This has been updated. The new, updated content is not available in hard copy. You can access the new material by clicking the links 1 though 5 to the left.

The 1996 and 1997 publications are no longer available. If you have questions or comments on the new updated resource, contact Karen Probert at karen@astphnd.org.

 
Skill-building Training Programs
Moving to the Future Training Flyer

Would you like a 1 or 2-day, hands-on training program to learn how to develop population-based nutrition and physical activity services? Moving to the Future training programs are tailored to your needs. An experienced training team uses case studies and problem-solving activites to teach people how to develop population-based services. The PDF file provides more information about the Moving to the Future training programs that ASTPHND offers. The flyer includes estimated cost.

 
Obesity-Prevention Plans
We have summaries and web links to state-level comprehensive nutrition and physical activity plans from 25 states. Go to this page in our website. If your state has a plan and it's not listed please contact Karen Probert at karen@astphnd.org.

 

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