Friday, October 10, 2008
Governor Culver Appoints Members Of Governor’s Council On Physical Fitness And Nutrition
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed 12 Iowans to serve on the new Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition. The Council was one of Governor Culver’s top wellness priorities during the 2008 legislative session and was signed into law in May, 2008.
“I am proud to appoint these twelve Iowans to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition,” said Governor Culver. “As Governor, improving the health and well being of Iowans young and old is one of my top priorities, and these individuals will help us do just that. I look forward to working with the Council and with Iowans around the state as together we make Iowa one of the healthiest states in the nation.”
The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition is a key component of Governor Culver and Lt. Governor Judge’s Wellness Initiative. During the 2008 Legislative session, the Governor signed several pieces of legislation to improve the health of Iowans, including the smoke-free air act, community wellness grants, and the healthy kids act, which will set nutritional and physical activity standards in Iowa’s schools.
The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness will assist in developing a strategy for the implementation of the statewide initiative to increase physical activity, improve physical fitness, improve nutrition, and promote healthy behaviors.
Below are the names of those appointed and more information about the board.
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Board Administrator: Department of Public Health
Term Length: 3 years
Members: 12 to be appointed by the Governor
Make-up: At least one member shall be a representative of elementary and secondary physical education professionals. At least one health care professional and one registered dietician. At least one member shall be recommended by the Department of Elder Affairs. At least one member shall be an active nutrition or fitness professional. Also, at least one member shall be a member of a racial or ethnic minority.
Function: The council shall assist in developing a strategy for the implementation of the statewide initiative to increase physical activity, improve physical fitness, improve nutrition, and promote healthy behaviors.
Appointees:
Beverly Ahern – Democrat, Spencer.
Brett Altman – Independent, Newton.
Dr. Casey Clor – Democrat, West Des Moines.
Diane Bartholomew – Independent, Lamoni.
Jim Hallihan – Republican, Ames.
Jennifer Hill – Democrat, Pleasant Hill.
Curtis Linhart – Democrat, Urbandale.
Jenny Norgaard – Democrat, Ankeny.
Gregory Peterson – Democrat, Des Moines.
Jennifer Peterson – Independent, Windsor Heights.
Brian Tate – Democrat, Johnston.
John Walling – Republican, Des Moines.