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- Established by Executive Order in 1979
- Members: appointed by the Governor
- Staff: KDHE
- Abolished by Exec Order 1995
- Reinstated by Governor Sebelius in 2006
The purpose of the Governor's Council on Fitness is to advise the Governor and others on ways to enhance the health of all
Kansans through promotion of physical activity, good dietary
choices and prevention of tobacco use and to promote the improvement
of the health of Kansans through the following:
- Encourage the exchange of information about physical activity,
healthy diets and tobacco use prevention and cessation.
- Create private and public sector support for physical activity,
good nutrition and tobacco use prevention.
- Implement a statewide awards program to recognize communities
and organizations demonstrating significant support for
physical activity, good nutrition and tobacco use prevention.
Implement a statewide awards program to recognize communities
and organizations demonstrating significant support for
physical activity, good nutrition and tobacco use prevention
The Bureau of Health Promotion within the Kansas Department
of Health & Environment provides staff time to coordinate the activities
of the Council.
To Contact Us, call or e-mail:
785-296-8916
pclayton@kdheks.gov
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