Action steps to for point of purchase in the state include:
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Offer state recognition of restaurants that promote healthier options.
Aside from financial incentives, states can recognize restaurants that provide healthier menu options to consumers (like serving nonfat milk, or apples instead of French fries in "kids" meals). This recognition can encourage restaurants to serve and consumers to choose restaurants offering healthier options.
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For more information:
Colorado's The Small Steps for Healthy Leaps Restaurant Program
Pediatricians are reminded that all state advocacy efforts should be coordinated with state AAP chapters. To connect with your state AAP chapter, please visit:
http://www.aap.org/member/chapters/chaplist.cfm