Alabama Kicks Off Statewide ‘Food Day’ In Atmore; Florida Celebrating Today Too (With Video)

October 24, 2014

Today is “Food Day”and officials in Florida and Alabama are encouraging residents and visitors to make positive changes toward healthy eating and active living. Food Day events are being held statewide in both states, championed by local county health departments and community partners, to support residents in attaining and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Alabama kicked off statewide Food Day events Friday morning at the Atmore Farmer’s Market with a state proclamation from Gov. Robert Bentley and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff. Events followed across Alabama.

Food Day events were also planned across Florida.

“Food Day reminds us all to make healthy choices in what we eat,” said Florida State Surgeon General and Florida Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “By choosing nutritious foods and beverages, every Floridian can achieve a healthy weight that lowers the risk of future diabetes and heart disease.”

Food Day was created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest and is held annually on October 24. The observance is a national celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food that promotes healthier diets and food education.

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Pictured top: (L-R) Farmer Eddie Mathis; Atmore council members Webb Nall, Chris Walker and Susan Smith; Rigsby-McGhee Farm Foundation founder Amy McGhee; Atmore Mayor Jim Staff; Atmore Chamber President Anne Hetzel;  farmer Jimmy Mason; Atmore Chamber Executive Director Sheryl Vickery; and farmer Edward Adams. Pictured inset: Staff reads a proclamation from Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. Pictured below:  The event was held at the Atmore Farmer’s Market. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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