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The Mayor's Fitness Council's (MFC) vision is for Austin to be the fittest, healthiest community in America. Its mission is to support and inspire people to improve their health by encouraging physical activity, improved nutition, and tobacco-free living.
The council is focused on providing community connections, building alliances and supporting the implementation of best practices and programs that truly affect positive change to healthy lifestyles. The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department supports the MFC by providing staff support and technical assistance.
Tips for Getting Healthy
Flagship Programs
The Mayor’s Fitness Council created the Partner Certification Program and the complementary Austin Fitness Index in order to improve worksite wellness throughout the community.
The Let’s Move ATX initiative of the council is dedicating to decreasing the rates of childhood obesity by aligning with the national campaign through First Lady Michelle Obama.
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