Fit 4 Colorado is a statewide educational initiative to improve the health and well-being of Coloradans through free educational information and on-line resources to help children and adults make small changes to increase activity and eat healthier.
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Fit 4 Colorado Community Walks
Each month, CBS4 and America on the Move partner with a different city to host a Community Walk with local elected officials and CBS4's Jennifer Zeppelin.
Slideshow: See Images From Previous Community Walks
Health Plan Considerations
In recent months, people across our state have been further impacted by our nation's new economic struggles. Unfortunately, people and their families are losing their jobs and homes, and facing increasing uncertainty in today's market. It goes without saying that we all need to make well informed decisions on how we spend our money, now and in the future. Read the complete article by John Martie, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Fitness Challenge Helps Denver Nurse Get Healthy
Employees at the University of Colorado Hospital at the Anschutz Medical campus recently wrapped up an America On the Move six week challenge. Fifty teams made up of 500 people counted their steps for six weeks to find out who's on top. (Full Story)
Program Gets Aurora Parents & Children Moving
Parents may be the problem when it comes to childhood obesity. Researchers in Australia found that half of all parents of overweight children thought their kids were a normal weight. Read the full story.
Fit 4 Colorado School Challenge
The Fit 4 Colorado School Challenge recognizes schools that are working to create a healthy atmosphere within their schools by coming up with creative and innovative ways to keep students and faculty healthy. Nominations will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning September 1, 2008 – April 30, 2009. One school will be selected each month to receive this recognition award that will include a $1,000 donation towards the program being recognized. More Info & Nomination Form
(Submit nominations electronically to edtorres@cbs.com.)
My Health
Learn more about orthopedics, sleep problems and finding the right physician in the My Health section.
My Company
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Small changes to move more
Taking 2,000 extra steps a day is a great way to get healthy. Here are ideas on how to use a step counter, achieve those extra steps and tracking your other activities ...
Small changes to eat better
Eating 100 fewer calories each day makes a big impact on your health and weight. Here are tips for making mindful food choices, watching your portions, healthy dining out, and more ...
Library Of Resources
Click here to find a comprehensive list of links to information and resources regarding health and wellness.
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