A majority of residents live a nutritionally healthy lifestyle featuring a self-disciplined balance of fruits, vegetables and other food choices, all in moderation centered on portion control. Public and private support groups are available options for individuals requiring counseling, education or support. Menu planning is commonplace, grocery store options are abundant and eating out means eating well with restaurants at each price point all serving healthy choices.
Description
The Governor's Foundation for Health & Wellness selected the City of Germantown as a Healthier TN community. This designation means that the City will promote awareness and participation in a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on physical activity, healthy eating, and cutting out the use of tobacco products. The City has a goal to design a metric to study each of these areas. In the early stage of the project, it is understood that the City will have a minimal impact with an expectation that our leadership will effect change over time.
Analysis
Impact:
The City has minimal impact on this measure.
Description
The Governor's Foundation for Health & Wellness selected the City of Germantown as a Healthier TN community. This designation means that the City will promote awareness and participation in a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on physical activity, healthy eating, and cutting out the use of tobacco products. The City has a goal to design a metric to study each of these areas. In the early stage of the project, it is understood that the City will have a minimal impact with an expectation that our leadership will effect change over time.
Analysis
Impact
The City has minimal impact on this measure.
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GERMANTOWN, TN 38138 | (901) 757-7200
©2016 THE CITY OF GERMANTOWN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.