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By 2030, Over Half of Minnesotans Might Be Obese!

SEPTEMBER 2012

According to a new report from the Trust for Americas Health called F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens Americas Future 2012, if we continue the trend we are on right now, 54.7% of Minnesotans would be obese! It is quite stunning to think of the possibility that over half of the people in this great state could be obese in just a short period of time. The problem didnt occur over night and there is no short term fix. Our approaches have worked and we must build upon our successes. Please be sure to tell Live Wrights story in your community and help us fulfill our mission. This is a very in-depth report - PedalMN.com Video for September 2012 that includes recommendations for states. In This Edition:
- September is Farm to School Month - Subcommittee Updates - Upcoming Events: - Food Day - Timberdash: Running through the Woods for a Great Cause! - More Great Links to News & Stories on Health

Happy Farm to School Month! September is Farm to School Month in Minnesota and more and more students will be eating fresh, locally grown produce. The number of Minnesota school districts with active Farm to School programs has grown from less than 20 districts in 2006 to 145 districts in 2011! These districts are in every region of the state and include rural, urban and suburban communities. Based on the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) estimates that total F2S purchases by Minnesota school districts in 2011 were approximately $1,328,000. This is roughly double the estimated amount spent in 2010. The most popular items sourced from local farms were apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, potatoes, winter squash, peppers, carrots, cantaloupe and sweet corn.

Subcommittee Updates: Healthy Snack List We are working to define our vision for this list, develop goals of want we want to accomplish by providing this list to schools and looking for resources to help us create a local tool. School Gardens A survey has been created and will be sent out to local principals very soon! *** Both committees will be meeting in early October; you are welcome to attend these meetings. If you are interested, email joel.torkelson@co.wright.mn.us and he will send you the meeting details. *** Saturday, October 6, 2012 Lake Maria State Park Timber Dash 5k Trail Run + Walk and Kid's Race is a family-friendly event with all proceeds directly benefiting the Crisis Nursery serving Wright County. This event caters to the beginner, advanced runners and families who seek to raise their heart rates and support a noble cause. Your participation helps to support families, provide emergency childcare and improve the lives of children right here in Wright County. They also offer a KIDS' K FUN RUN, which is a fun and lighthearted event to promote exercise and healthy living for children ages 4-12.

October 24th is Food Day

Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Buffalo Hospital will be hosting a Food Day event from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Click here for more information.

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