HI HR135

Requests the Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Education and University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, to develop programs and written guidelines for Hawaii businesses and schools promoting healthy lifestyles.

Guidelines must include a state nutrition and physical activity plan with pediatric obesity component, physical activity and nutrition standards, and policy recommendations for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Department of Health must submit a report to the Legislature and Governor at least 20 days before the 2011 Regular Session detailing progress made, proposed standards, policy recommendations, and strategies to distribute and promote the programs.

Emphasizes that healthy lifestyle components include daily physical activity, eating healthy foods, getting at least eight hours of sleep, and managing stress.

Certified copies of the resolution must be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Health, Superintendent of Education, and Dean of JABSOM.