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Changing San Antonio’s ‘Fat City’ Image

Encouraging San Antonians to get up, get out and get moving, the city’s first Síclovía is set to inspire active family outings and change the city’s image from Fat City to Fit City.

.“I am confident we will have a great turnout. Fitness is key in San Antonio, and opening up the streets and public property to allow residents to take advantage and have fun is a great way to improve their health.” – San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro
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H-E-B adding nutrition info


San Antonio: Trying to decipher the nutrition panel on food packages can be an exercise in frustration. That's why H-E-B, headquartered in San Antonio, has implemented a nutritional labeling system to help shoppers easily identify seven common attributes of foods.  
 
  

Steps to Health: Schools go for healthier options


When Redland Oaks Elementary School in the North East Independent School District stopped selling junk food to raise money a few years back, many parents were upset, to put it mildly.



 

SSAISD student named to Mayor's Fitness Council


SAN ANTONIO - Palo Alto Elementary student Benjamin Flores was recently named as a member of the Mayor's Fitness Council Student Ambassador program.
 

School earns honors for health and fitness initiatives


SAN ANTONIO - To encourage a culture of wellness you've got to make it fun. That's why one elementary school in the North East Independent School District has replaced pizza parties with family fitness nights.




 

Cambridge Elementary's Go Kids Challenge


San Antonio: FOX 29's Shaun Steven visits Cambridge Elementary to talk with educators at the school about their Go Kids Challenge to keep kids active. 

Healthier lunches helps school budgets

SAN ANTONIO - Schools in San Antonio found that when they replaced fatty foods on their lunch menu with healthier options, they sold more lunches and made more money.

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Learn how the Mayor's Fitness Council is working with individuals
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