The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity presents a number of recommendations that touch on the vital role of government actions on all levels--federal, state, and local--in childhood obesity prevention. This book offers healthy eating and physical activity stategies for local governments to consider, making it an excellent resource for mayors, managers, commissioners, council members, county board members, and administrators.