WHAT IS NYSHEPA?

NYSHEPA is a new statewide alliance dedicated to improving policy and practices that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Our vision is to create a statewide environment where all children and adults are eating healthy food and participating in daily physical activity to promote lifelong wellness. Membership is open to any non-profit or public sector organization that is not associated with the food or beverage industry, or to individuals supportive of the goals.

Together, we can make more of a difference!

OUR GOALS

• Enhance communication and coordination among NYS organizations and individuals working to improve nutrition and physical activity
• Increase funding for obesity prevention efforts in NYS
• Improve NYS policies that promote healthier eating, including those that encourage breastfeeding
• Improve physical education, physical activity policies, and practices in NYS