For Mayors & Local Officials
"5 Simple Steps To Success" For Mayors & Local Officials
Elected officials are uniquely positioned to spur action and bring communities together in helping kids and families lead healthier lives. Mayors and other Local Elected Officials are encouraged to adopt a long-term, sustainable, and holistic approach to fighting childhood obesity. Let’s Move! recognizes that every city is different, and every town will require its own distinct approach to the issue.
Make the commitment to put in place solutions to empower families to make healthy decisions. Help parents in your town with a healthy restaurants campaign. Promote farm to school programs and the incorporation of fresh, local food into school meals. Encourage farmers' markets and support the sale of local foods across the community. Incorporate physical activity into city or town planning and design improvements.
