‘INNOVATION IN PREVENTION’ AWARD RECIPIENTS DEMONSTRATE ALL SECTORS HAVE A ROLE IN SHAPING A HEALTHIER AMERICA

Dr. Susan Finn, chair of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition, made the following statement regarding the recently announced honorees of HHS’ “Innovation in Prevention Awards:”

“The government, schools, parents, the food industry, other businesses and community leaders all have a role to play in contributing to overall health and wellness in America. The recently-announced honorees of the ‘Innovation in Prevention Awards,’ exemplify the effectiveness this type of broad collaboration can have in achieving a healthier America now and in the future. ACFN salutes this year’s award recipients as well as Secretary Tommy Thompson for their leadership in promoting prevention and encouraging the adoption of healthier lifestyles for all Americans.”

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ABOUT THE AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR FITNESS AND NUTRITION: The American Council for Fitness and Nutrition (ACFN) is a non-profit organization that brings together food and beverage companies, associations, and health and nutrition advocates to work toward viable long-term solutions to the nation's obesity epidemic. ACFN represents a diverse group of organizations and is guided by an advisory board of experts in the fields of nutrition, physical activity and behavior change. ACFN works with partners to raise awareness of programs and policies that seek to improve health and wellness in America. For more information, please visit www.acfn.org.