For Every Body’ Campaign Seeks to Address Key Health Challenges for Alabamians

OBA Staff • December 29, 2024

Campaign highlights nutrition and physical activity resources

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Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA) has launched the “For Every Body” campaign, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle habits and equitable access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size, or ability. The initiative features social media graphics and messages designed to raise awareness about the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN), highlight state and local events, promote healthy behaviors, encourage the use of community resources, and more.


AWA member Lita Chatham said, “Everyone can take small steps towards better health. The ‘For Every Body’ campaign encourages participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors such as eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking water, and being physically active in ways you enjoy.”


The “For Every Body” campaign toolkit provides information on health promotions and observances, sample social media posts by sector, and graphics in both English and Spanish. The public is invited to view and utilize the campaign toolkit and materials at
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/awa/every-body.html


The Alabama Wellness Alliance is a volunteer membership organization that seeks to create a healthier Alabama through advocacy, environmental changes and programs to support and promote healthy lifestyles. Partners in the alliance address wellness through nutrition and physical activity strategies that improve health behaviors. Please visit this website if you are interested in joining:
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/awa/every-body.html

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