Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity
The Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity (IAPO) is a multi-sector coalition that works for equitable and just opportunities for Illinoisans to eat healthy and be physically active to optimize their health and well-being.
Purpose Statement
See why and how we work together on policy and systems change
IAPO Roadmap
Stakeholders across Illinois developed 8 high-level objectives to guide the coalition’s work
Leadership and Action Committees
How we accomplish our goals together.
IAPO Policy & Legislative Initiatives
Healthy Local Food Incentives Fund
A $500,000 state investment to support SNAP match programs at Illinois farmers markets.
Enhancing Physical Education
Strong academics. Healthy habits. Enhanced social-emotional skills. These are the keys to success for our students and are the foundation for a successful future. And they can all be fostered in one class — physical education.
Healthy Children’s Meal Beverages
A new law that helps support parents’ choices in providing healthful beverages to their children
Past IAPO Advocacy Initiatives
Learn about previous IAPO policy and legislative initiatives.
Enhanced Physical Education
Strong Academics. Healthy Habits. Enhanced Social-Emotional Skills. These are the keys to success for our students, both inside and outside of the classroom. They are the tools we strive to give our children every day. They are the foundation for a successful future. And they can all be fostered in one class — physical education.
About Enhanced P.E. in Illinois
Learn more about the journey to enhance P.E.
Enhanced P.E. Webinars
View recent and past recorded webinars IPHI has hosted on enhanced P.E.
P.E. Fact Sheets, Reports & Case Studies
Read the Enhance P.E. Task Force reports, case studies of enhanced P.E., and more!