Lynnwood Healthy Communities
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT
Purpose
To provide a framework in which Lynnwood’s policymakers can build and support an environment that makes it easier for Lynnwood residents to choose healthy foods and be physically active.
| The Healthy Communities framework comes from the Washington State Department of Health, and was developed in response to rapidly rising rates of obesity and chronic disease. Currently, Snohomish Health District is partnering with the cities of Marysville, Lynnwood and Everett to address each city’s unique needs.
Lynnwood is not immune to the obesity epidemic. In 2005, 31 percent of Lynnwood residents were overweight, and an additional 26 percent were obese. Only 37 percent of Lynnwood residents meet national recommendations for moderate physical activity. Eighty-one percent of Lynnwood adults consume less than five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. These statistics can be discouraging, but there is hope. Our current environment does not always support physical activity and healthy eating. Lynnwood Healthy Communities will work to build on Lynnwood’s strengths and take a “big picture” approach to needed policy and environmental changes. |
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Action Plan
The Lynnwood Healthy Communities Nutrition and Physical Activity Action Plan, developed by a Task Force formed in September 2007, contains three Action Plan priorities:
- Increase the Number of Active Places in Our Lynnwood Community
- Create and Sustain Healthy School Environments
- Increase Access to Physical Activity Opportunities in Our Lynnwood Community
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Learn More or Get Involved
We are beginning to implement the plan, and we welcome your involvement! If you would like to be on our contact list or just learn more about Lynnwood Healthy Communities, please contact:
Lynn D. Sordel, Director
Lynnwood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
425-670-5505 |
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