Healthy, well-fed children go to school ready to learn.
A healthy workforce is more productive.
Older adults who exercise and eat a well-balanced diet have fewer health problems.
And active residents of all ages are more engaged with one another and with their community.
Mayors are stepping up to help residents eat better, exercise more and live healthier lives.
Cornett’s dynamic presence and creative presentation put a national spotlight on his weight-loss challenge.
He announced the challenge standing in front of elephants at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
The weight-loss challenge started a community conversation about obesity and health.
The next step is all about the long-term.
In its inaugural 2014 session, 1,000 participants logged 150 miles running, walking or biking in 150 days.
Now residents of all ages have more healthy food options at restaurants and grocery stores.
Local schools offer expanded nutrition and physical education programs for children.
Businesses place a stronger focus on the health of their employees.
And the city is implementing policies that encourage healthy choices and exercise.
HisEat Right, Play Moreinitiative promotes healthier school lunches and vending machine options.
HisComplete Streetspolicy mandates a sidewalk for every city road.
The Bayou Greenways project also aims to promote a healthy environment by improving the citys water and air quality.
TheMayor’s Healthy Hometown Movementaddresses the obesity epidemic through a range of programs.
Simple changes to city infrastructure like increasing the number of bike racks across the city encourage physical activity.
Partnerships with local stores increase healthy food options.
A menu-labeling program is designed to give diners at local restaurants nutritional information and encourage healthier recipes.
Restaurants can receive a “Live Well” seal of approval by limiting transfats and offering healthy menu items.
Peduto’s commitment to building a healthier city doesnt stop there.
Portland, Maine
In Portland, farm-to-table has taken on new meaning.
Then-Mayor Michael Brennan spearheaded the city’sInitiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System.
School lunches now include 50 percent local produce.
Live Healthy promotes policies to increase access to health care, health education and nutritious food.
Stores, restaurants and farmers' markets are partners in Shop Healthy to increase access to healthy food.
And Play Healthy develops and promotes fun community activities to encourage exercise.
And in 2014, the city won a $100,000 grant to help combat childhood obesity.
The Takeaways
Page published June 2016
