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Move More

Alaska’s children need to get out and play, 60 minutes every day, for the best health possible. Learn about the department’s Play Every Day campaign that is getting Alaska families moving and choosing healthy drinks like water and low-fat milk.

Play Every Day campaign
- Sign up your kids for the Healthy Futures Challenge. It’s free, fun and the whole family can be active together. About 200 elementary schools across Alaska are now participating.
- Take the Challenge
- Healthy Futures website
- Join the Healthy Futures Facebook page
- Join the Play Every Day Facebook page

Eat Well

There are many ways to fill your plate with healthy fruits and vegetables in Alaska — no matter the season.

All Alaskans should have access to fresh, healthy, local foods. Many farmers’ markets accept Quest cards (SNAP) and WIC and Senior coupons. Visit the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Programs webpage for more information.

The Alaska Obesity Prevention and Control Program worked with the Food Bank of Alaska and Chef Rob Kinneen to develop cooking videos using foods that can be purchased at farmers’ markets with Quest cards. These videos feature delicious, low-cost recipes.

Cooking with Fresh Alaska Chef Rob Kinneen

Know Your Numbers

Find out if your weight may be putting your health at risk.

Find out your Body Mass Index (BMI) using these simple calculators.

Get out and play, 60 minutes a day.

Adults need to play, too. They need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week.

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Alaska Obesity Prevention and Control Program