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.

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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:

  • Advocate for policy development and environmental change
  • Convene community partners to bring about change
  • Educate to raise awareness of the issue of childhood obesity

 

 

 

Our Focus Areas:

  • Physical Activity- Increase amount of time children and adolescents spend being active
  • Nutrition- Improve access to healthful foods & decrease consumption of energy-dense, high-sugar /high-fat foods ("junk food")
  • Screen Time- Reduce the amount of time kids spend on passive activities such as watching TV, video games, and computers