HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-080 CCR Member Carol Kleven introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-80
RESOLUTION DECLARING BROOKLYN CENTER TO BE A HEALTHY
EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating patterns are a major
cause of overweight and obesity; and
WHEREAS, sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating patterns result from social,
economic, environmental, and individual factors, including: advances in technology that have
reduced physical activity (cars, television, computers, and other electronic devices); increased
marketing and consumption of unhealthy food items (high fat, sugar, sodium, and calorie
content; larger portion sizes); insufficient environmental support (sidewalks, trails, and bicycle
paths; safe streets, neighborhoods, and playgrounds; access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and full
service grocery stores); and insufficient social and policy support (nutrition and physical activity
standards for school, childcare, recreation, and workplace settings, vending machine and catering
policies); and
WHEREAS, obesity is associated with increased risk of numerous health
conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure; type 2 diabetes,
cancers, such as endometrial, breast, and colon cancer; high total cholesterol or high levels of
triglycerides; liver and gallbladder disease; sleep apnea and respiratory problems; degeneration
of cartilage and underlying bone within a joint(osteoarthritis); reproductive health complications
such as infertility; and mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, overweight and obesity increase the risk of premature death; and.
WHEREAS, as of 2010, more than two-thirds of United States adults were
overweight or obese; and
WHEREAS, almost 50 percent of children are overweight or obese; and
WHEREAS, adult obesity rates have grown from 15 percent in 1980 to 34 percent
in 2008; and
WHEREAS, approximately 63 percent of Minnesota adults are overweight or
obese; and
WHEREAS, more than 23 percent of Minnesota children ages 10 17 are
overweight or obese; and
RESOLUTION NO, 2013-80
WHEREAS, in 2007, nearly 15 percent of Minnesota children 2 - 5 years of age
enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children were obese;
and
WHEREAS, obesity is recognized as a public health epidemic that calls for
preventive actions by local communities to eliminate this threat to community health, well-being,
and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has a responsibility to preserve,
promote, and improve the health of its citizens by taking active steps to increase healthy eating
and active living within its jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City of Brooklyn Center, working in partnership with
citizens and businesses, will make every effort to support and promote healthy eating and active
living among its citizens through adoption of this Healthy Eating and Active Living Community
Resolution.
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July 22, 2013
Date Mayor
ATTEST: '
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.