Orange County Nutrition and
Physical Activity Collaborative (NuPAC)

Who We Are

The Orange County Nutrition and Physical Activity Collaborative (NuPAC) is a countywide community collaborative providing leadership and coordination in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. Over 200 members are part of the collaborative. Membership is open to all who have a professional or personal interest in promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles.

Our Vision

All people and communities in Orange County engage in healthy eating and physical activity while celebrating healthy lifestyles.

Our Mission

To lead coordinated efforts and maximize resources to decrease obesity and improve healthy eating and physical activity among Orange County families and communities.

Our Goals

1. Use the Orange County Obesity Prevention Plan (OCOPP) as a framework for action.
2. Position NuPAC as the recognized leader on childhood obesity efforts, maximizing resources, results and relevancy for Orange County.

In addition to NuPAC's role of providing a forum for the exchange of information among public and private providers in Orange County, it specifically supports two areas of activity: the development and implementation of the Orange County Obesity Prevention Plan and support of the nutrition education initiatives.

Orange County Obesity Prevention Plan (OCOPP)

Obesity is correlated to many poor health outcomes. Primary factors leading to obesity are poor nutrition and insufficient physical activity. These are a result of complex behavioral and societal issues and require multiple strategies and programs to affectively address them. In 2008, NuPAC launched the Orange County Obesity Prevention Plan, patterned after the California Obesity Prevention Plan. Areas of activities focus on seven sectors:

1. Local government
2. Families
3. Health Care Insurers & Providers
4. Schools
5. Employers & Worksites
6. Food & Beverage Industry
7. Entertainment & Professional Sports

This plan provides a framework in which multiple partners can work together and measure their progress.

To access a copy of the plan, click here (PDF file).

To learn more about the OCOPP, visit www.ocobesitypreventionplan.com

NuPAC's OC Obesity Prevention Plan in Action (OCOPPIA) is a fiscal sponsorship project of VCOC and funded by the Health Funders' Partnership of Orange County (HFPOC). In addition, through Kaiser Permanente's Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grant, NuPAC received funding to help the City of Stanton establish joint use agreements to improve access to physical activity.

 

Nutrition Education Initiatives

Parent "Champions for Change"

 Increase the number of parents, especially low income parents, who participate in school and community nutrition education efforts and subsequently advocate for improved access to nutritious, affordable food and active neighborhoods.

Rethink Your Drink

Combat obesity by helping OC residents make healthy beverage choices.

• Rethink Your Drink Survey
• Rethink Your Drink - Core Presentation for Children (Pre-K - 12 years)
• Rethink Your Drink - Core Presentation for Teens/Adults (13 - 65+ years)
• Rethink Your Drink - Core Presentation for Teens/Adults (13 - 65+ years) (Spanish)
  

 

NuPAC functions as the Regional Network collaborative, a grant project funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the Network for a Healthy California.