Tyler Fit City Challenge
Posted/updated on: October 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm
TYLER — According to East Texas health officials, the national epidemic of obesity has drastically increased over the past few years, and Tyler is not immune. To help combat obesity, organizations from across East Texas have come together to start Tyler’s Fit City Challenge and will be hosting a kick-off event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Bergfeld Park. “The Northeast Texas Public Health District views the concurrent epidemic of obesity and sedentary lifestyles as the greatest threat to the health of Tyler,” said George Roberts, CEO of the Northeast Texas Public Health District. “Doctors who care for children are concerned because kids being born right now are not expected to live as long as their parents.”
Roberts says the Fit City Challenge is a community-wide campaign to promote healthy, fitter lifestyles for Tyler and Smith County residents. Roberts adds that the kick-off event is designed to give the community the information they need to make healthier choices. According to health district press materials, the event will feature healthy activities for all ages, cooking demonstrations, guest speakers, health and nutrition information, fitness and exercise demonstrations, and health screenings. Booth space at the kick-off event is still available. If your organization would like to participate, you can go online to http://www.FitCityTyler.com and complete the application.
