Summer Legislative Visits

This summer, IAPO is working hard to educate our Illinois lawmakers about the obesity epidemic.  From June to early September, IAPO members will meet with as many legislators across the state as possible, aligning our messages regarding policy and systems changes to prevent obesity.

If you’d like to join our efforts, here’s how: If you plan to meet with legislators this summer for any reason related to nutrition, physical activity, or other obesity prevention topics, we’d love to have you include information about IAPO during your visit. Or, you can help set up meetings with your local legislator(s) in collaboration with other IAPO members to specifically discuss obesity prevention and the IAPO Obesity Action Roadmap. To join us, please email Janna at  and she’ll send you an IAPO discussion guide, factsheet, and other materials for your visit, and help you coordinate with other IAPO members.