Welcome to Healthy and Active Before 5!

Good nutrition and regular physical activity are fundamental to promoting healthy growth and development in young children.  In order to address the problem of rising rates of pediatric obesity, Contra Costa has developed a collaborative of local organizations and businesses to develop an action plan to prevent obesity in young children, ages 0 - 5.

The Healthy and Active Before 5 plan recognizes that a healthier Contra Costa for our children means increasing options to healthy eating and active living.  We have determined that adopting 8 basic principles will make our environment healthier for all children and prevent the devastating problems of obesity and early adulthood disease.

Please join us in our effort to improve the health of Contra Costa's children!  Email us if you are interested in receiving a copy of the plan or supporting our efforts to make the healthy choice the easy choice.