Promote social norms that support
healthy eating and physical activity
n Reduce the presence of advertising on school campuses
and in communities that encourages youth to drink
sodas and eat fast food.
n Promote appealing physical activity, such as dancing,
which involves social interaction among friends and is
fun and easy to do. Communities can also offer other
“fun” physical activities that are age-appropriate (e.g.,
skating, climbing, and rollerblading).
n Encourage health care providers to talk routinely to
adolescents about the importance of physical activity
and healthy eating.