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Question: Summarize in one sentence what has been done in overweight and Obesity: What is being done • The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.7 • DPH provides nutrition education to preschool children and their families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or reside in communities with a significant low-income population. Need Help for Assessment: Get Now!!

• DPH provides training and technical assistance on healthy eating and physical activity to staff in early care and education centers that serve SNAP eligible families. Towns and local health departments are promoting physical activity by developing or improving existing walking or bike trails. • DPH partnered with local health departments, community partners and corner store owners to increase the amount of healthier food options available in the corner stores. • The Connecticut State Department of Education provides training and technical assistance to schools on developing and implementing school nutrition programs and policies, administering quality physical education and promoting physical activity before