Fit for Kids

The Healthy Kane 2030 Vision is for the citizens of Kane County to be the healthiest in Illinois. To reach this goal we must address the issue of childhood obesity. I am convinced that we must act and that we must act together. I believe that through a combination of both personal and social responsibility we have the power to choose the shape of things to come in our community. Put simply, lack of action on our part will lead to our children and grandchildren having shorter, sicker lives.
Thank you for joining us in our efforts to Make Kane County Fit for Kids. — Karen McConnaughay, Chairman, Kane County Board

Four Principles for Action:

1. Providing parents and children with reliable, up-to-date information in multiple settings regarding healthy physical activity and eating habits;

2. Supporting a culture of wellness and health promotion
in our workplaces, schools and other institutions;

3. Developing land use, planning and other public policies that
foster and support physical activity for all in our community;

4. Assuring that fresh fruits and vegetables are affordable
and accessible to all families in our community.

Media coverage from 4-7-08 Summit

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Presentations from our April 7th Leadership Summit:

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Making Kane Fit for Kids

Leon Andrews, JR —
What are CITIES doing to combat childhood obesity?

Tracy Wiedt — Pioneering Healthy Communities

Danielle Hollar, PhD — HOPS Presentation

Dr. Alex Kelter — Don't Sit Still for Climate Change

Thank You to all who participated in our Leadership Summit at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Over 120 enjoyed hearing from four national experts.

Resources:

The Ahwahnee Principles - provided by Dr. Alex Kelter

Helpful Links:

Agatston Research Foundation
CLOCC
Food Trust
Prevention Institute
Healthy Eating Active Living Convergence Project
The Safe Route to Schools National Partnership

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