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The Fit City Challenge is a community level initiative to encourage and empower program participants to increase their level of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption. Beyond promotional and awareness campaigns, the Fit City Challenge aims to provide the tools, the motivation and the mentoring for both the individual and the community to succeed in addressing the epidemic of overweight and obesity. Long term, our goal is to have Charlotte-Mecklenburg recognized as the fittest community in this country - and then sustain that title.

At the core of the Fit City Challenge are the parallel goals of walking 5 miles per week and eating 5 fruits and vegetables each day, then recording progress in these areas through this dynamic and interactive web site.

Exercise and fruit and vegetable consumption are recognized as essential elements of any successful healthy weight program and the most effective means of lowering our risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and certain types of cancer.

We have county-wide action plan, or blueprint, that aims to reach the following two overarching goals: Combat and prevent childhood obesity in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County and Ensure access to resources that promote and encourage active living and healthy eating for all children and their families in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. The initiative, along with local policymakers and officials, key stakeholders, and community members should focus efforts on reaching these goals over the next three years. View the Blueprint for a Healthier Generation, 2010