Soft drink consumption has increased by 300% in the past 20 years.
The Oregon Nutrition Policy Alliance
The Oregon Nutrition Policy Association seeks to increase knowledge about how nutrition and physical activity affects their health and to promote policies that will create a healthier, more active Oregon.
Successes:
- Removed junk food from Oregon public schools in 2007
- Got calories posted on menus of fast food and chain restaurants in Multnomah County in 2008
- Got calories posted on menus of fast food and chain restaurants throughout Oregon in 2009
Key Coalition Members:
"Upstream is proud to be part of the growing public health advocacy community in Oregon."