The Plan of Action for the Prevention of Obesity in Puerto Rico articulates the guidelines, rationale and key areas of action aimed at stopping the progression of obesity in Puerto Rico.
The Plan of Action should encourage the creation of environments, programs and services that promote healthy eating patterns and an active lifestyle for all age groups in the country. Its goal is to stop the rapid increase in obesity without increasing the current prevalence rates in the population, by implementing multisectoral actions over the next five years. In general terms, comply with Act No. 10 of January 8, 1999.