A Healthier Path Forward focuses on improving access to healthy food, increasing physical activity, and strengthening overall wellness — especially in communities that have historically faced structural barriers to health. While weight-based measures like BMI are commonly used in clinical settings, they do not fully capture child health and can vary significantly by age, development, and population.
Instead, this dashboard highlights indicators such as food access, fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, and improvements in provider-tracked health measures. These reflect sustainable, upstream changes that support long-term health.