| Moving in the Right Direction | N.C. in 2001 | N.C. in 2007 |
| Adults getting the recommended amount* of physical activity | 42.4% | 44.0% |
* Moderate physical activity for 30 or more minutes per day, five or more days per week OR vigorous physical activity for 20 or more minutes per day, three or more days per week
| More Mothers are Breastfeeding * |
| Mothers who initiated breastfeeding | 52.6% | 61.1% |
| Infants breastfed for at least six months | 16.6% | 20.6% |
* Limited to mothers and infants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
| Fruits and Vegetables – Improvement Needed |
| Adults getting 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables per day | 25.2% | 21.6% |
