Thumb Steps Up

Life is busier than ever for today's families. Making healthy eating choices and finding time to be active is not easy! All of us need the support of our family, co-workers, boss, and community to make healthy choices each and every day.

In 2003, a group of local hospitals, health departments, and MSU Extension offices began working on a plan to help businesses, stores, cities, and individuals like you! Thumb Steps Up Partners submitted a grant to the Office of Rural Health Policy, HRSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A 3-year $494,447 project was approved with a federal award of $375,000. Matching funds are planned from local contributors, donations of time and supplies from Thumb Steps Up Partners, and other local businesses. The award enabled the Thumb Steps Up Partners to move forward with plans for walking programs, community changes, marketing messages, and assistance to stores, restaurants, and worksites.

Through the Thumb Steps Up project, we hope to give you the information and support to Move More and Eat Healthier! Select one of the following links to find out how we can help you or your organization!

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Thumb Steps Up Community Presentation--if you would like to have a presentation to your organization on Moving More and Eating Healthier, contact one of the program partners.

The Internet is full of information to help people Move More and Eat Healthier. It is difficult to know which are based on sound medical advice and which ones are fads with empty promises. Here are a few links that provide some basic information on eating healthy and exercise.