In Linn County, the percent of individuals who were overweighht and obese increased
by 3.8 percent between 2000 and 2002.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District indicated that 20% of the fifth grade
students were considered overweight.
Healthy Living Coalition
The Healthy Living Coalition envisions a community that actively practices and promotes
healthy nutrition and physical activity habits for the development of overall well-being.
Healthy Living Coalition goals are to educate, motivate and support our community
in the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits to achieve and maintain a healthy mind
and body.
Affiliated Organizations/Partners
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American Heart Association
American
Cancer Society
Brenda Heck (community member)
Cedar Rapids Community
Schools
College Community
School District
Community
Health Free Clinic
Girl Scouts
of Mississippi Valley
Grant Wood
Area-American Red Cross
Hawkeye Area Community
Action Program (HACAP)
Heritage Area
Agency of Aging
Hy-Vee
Dietitians
Linn County Community Services
Linn
County Department of Human Services
Linn County Public Health Department
Marti Gray
Mercy Fitness Center
Mercy Medical Center
Rx for Fitness
St.Luke's
Hospital
United Heart Associates
YMCA