About MoCAN

The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MoCAN) is a coalition comprised of representatives from statewide and local agencies, institutions, organizations, other coalitions or individuals who work together to advance the goals and objectives of the statewide plan, Preventing Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases, Missouri’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan.

Vision
The health and quality of life of Missourians will be significantly improved through healthy eating and active living.

Mission
MoCAN fosters and supports healthy eating and active living through policy and environmental changes to measurably improve the health and quality of life of Missouri residents.

Check out this video about the 2012-2013 Photovoice Missouri project
Photovoice Missouri gives students the opportunity to identify and raise awareness about the health needs and health assets in their communities.

People participating in healthy activities

MoCAN brochure (pdf)

MoCAN Strategic Plan (pdf)