Leading Experts
Offer Perspectives on TRIUMPH Series
Posted January 4, 2006
ACFN's newly released report on the 2005 TRIUMPH series
of events, Successful Grassroots Health and Wellness Programs,
includes perspectives from leading fitness and nutrition experts as well
as local and state government officials. They offered thoughts on their
experiences regarding the TRIUMPH series and the grassroots programs it
highlighted. Below is a sampling of what they said.
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Kate Coler, deputy undersecretary, United States
Department of Agriculture
“It is no surprise to anyone that obesity is a growing problem in
this country, but what may be a surprise is the growing number of creative
initiatives out there fighting this epidemic. From big cities to small
towns, TRIUMPH spotlighted some of the individuals and communities that
are stepping up to the challenge of making our country a healthier place,
and I applaud the great work that is being done. We have learned a lot
from the TRIUMPH events, and I believe ACFN has created a spark that will
inspire others to step up in the fight against obesity.”
Terry Cline, Oklahoma Secretary of Health
“The TRIUMPH series is evidence that ACFN committed to uncovering
sustainable solutions in the fight against obesity, and we’re delighted
the commitment of Oklahomans was among those highlighted.”
Jim Hill, Ph.D., director, University of Colorado,
Health Sciences Center, Center for Human Nutrition; member, ACFN Advisory
Board
“The overwhelming message that came out of the TRIUMPH events was
that you must combine activity and nutrition to be successful. When you
start at an early age, children take these values and integrate them into
a lifestyle of healthy living, and that is what we are striving for. I
was thrilled to see what was taking place in the seven communities we
focused on what was working and why and we gathered a wealth of valuable
information that will serve to improve the health of many others across
the nation.”
Barbara Brandt, chair, American Dietetic Association
Foundation
“Through work such as the TRIUMPH Series, ACFN has demonstrated
its commitment to sustainable solutions to America’s obesity trend.
This report demonstrates what ACFN found – the ways everyday Americans
are working to curb that trend.”
Al Barrocas, M.D., member, ACFN Advisory Board
“As a moderator of one of the TRIUMPH events, I observed first-hand
the value of successful programs sharing their knowledge and experiences.
This report captures some of the best programs we found, so dedicated
professionals and volunteers across the country can continue on their
goal to increase the nutritional and fitness wellness of their communities.
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Click here to read
more detailed excerpts.
Click
here to download TRIUMPH report, Celebrating Grassroots Health and
Wellness Programs.
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