Michigan Fights Obesity with a 4×4

"Our goal is to have every Michigander adopt health as a core value," Dazzo says. "We want everybody talking about this by the end of the year. It takes an individual about 18 months to truly change his or her weight, so this is not something we will see happen overnight. The 4×4 plan is a vision and framework, but the hard work to implement it at the local level begins right now."

The state is encouraging residents to abide by four healthy behaviors and monitor four health measures. Now all it has to do is convince people to follow the plan.

BY: David Levine

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