Regulations governing building construction can be used to encourage increases in energy expenditure. Similarly, buildings that provide nearby walking paths or par courses, well-lighted and secure parking lots at a distance, and easy to use areas for securing bicycles are measures that promote physical activity. A missing, but critical aspect of legislative policy is an overarching, long-term plan on which to build and direct state and national policy initiatives in the physical activity arena. Limit sedentary activities such as television, computer use, etc. Praise others' efforts.
Schools are a key intervention channel for influencing healthier behaviors in a positive way.
Elementary and secondary schools provide a structured opportunity to reach youth with interventions and health messages that can set the stage for a healthy lifestyle now and in the future. Health care settings have the unique opportunity to promote positive lifestyle behaviors. Role modeling of positive lifestyle behaviors could perhaps be the most influential role a provider can have on clients. The worksite channel is composed of those activities through which employers, unions and insurers try to influence the health of workers in a positive fashion. The community as an entity can, in turn, promote health for all its members.