Nutrition

A diet focusing on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats is ideal for optimal health. Such a diet can help individuals maintain a healthy weight. For more information, visit our nutrition web page. For information on Kansas 5ADay, click here.

Physical Activity

Moving more energizes the body, reduces fatigue, decreases risk of chronic disease, and more. Families, communities, schools and worksites should focus on making active living easy, safe, and fun. For more information visit our page on Physical Activity.

The Office of Health Promotion, a bureau of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, houses the state's Physical Activity and Nutrition Program as well as Kansas 5 A Day. These programs focus on improving the health of Kansans by encouraging healthy eating and promoting active lifestyles through collaboration with other agencies and organizations across the state. Click here for links to more information.