LCHAY's mission is to prevent childhood obesity and related diseases, in Lane County
Our Vision: Lane County, Oregon is a community in which all youth lead healthy active lives fueled by nutritious food.
Welcome to LCHAY
The Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth- LCHAY- located in Lane County Oregon, works to increase awareness and educate the public about the causes and effects of childhood obesity and related diseases.
To accomplish our mission we:
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Advocate for policy development and environmental change
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Convene community partners to bring about change
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Educate to raise awareness of the issue of childhood obesity
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth
Mailing Address:
LCHAY
PO Box 264
Eugene, OR 97440
Phone Number: (541)682-4306
Our Focus Areas:
- Physical Activity- Increase amount of time children and adolescents spend being active
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Nutrition- Improve access to healthful foods & decrease consumption of energy-dense, high-sugar /high-fat foods ("junk food")
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Screen Time- Reduce the amount of time kids spend on passive activities such as watching TV, video games, and computers