People are living longer, and BACWC wants to promote the highest quality of life for all age groups. The BACWC includes representatives from local health agencies, local organizations, school nurses, administrators, school board members and teachers, as well as interested citizens of all ages who share our passion for wellness.

 

Our focus areas: healthy eating, physical activity and a smoke-free environment.

Healthy Eating

Sixty percent of men and women living in the United States are overweight or obese. They are all increasing their risk for heart disease, cancer and Type II diabetes. Today’s hectic lifestyles leave people little time for nutritious meal planning, which often results in resorting to fast food. The BACWC believes in changing the mindset and focuses on the “do’s” of nutrition rather than the “do not’s.” Today, the media creates conflicting messages of what is right and wrong. This is overwhelming when beginning a new eating plan. If you simply focus on trying to reach the daily goals of:

• three one-ounce servings of whole grains

• three low-fat servings of dairy

• five servings of fruits and veggies a day,

you will be developing a healthier lifestyle. BACWC provides a means to improve your wellness by enabling you to make sound eating decisions. The key is taking small steps toward a healthier lifestyle, which includes balancing healthy eating with physical activity.

Physical Activities

BACWC is leading the way toward a community whose citizens find ways to be more physically active. Through the Victory Mile Committee effort, Boyertown residents can be very proud of the construction of our eight-lane, all weather track completed in October 2006. BACWC also installed a Community Use gate, located under the home stands of Memorial Stadium. Our free community track is the centerpiece of our effort to encourage exercise. Open daily from dawn to dusk, it is a great place for all residents in our school district to gather for walking and/or running. We support the efforts of local businesses and non-profits who provide high-quality instruction and programs to develop healthier habits toward physical activity. We invite you to join us in promoting healthy lifestyles. You can help us reach more of our citizens with these projects as well as share new ideas you may bring to our council.