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Strategies for the "Nutrition and Physical Activity Expansion Project" will be coordinated througyh the 4-year-old Health and Wellness Coalition of which boasts more than 40 members ranging from area corporationd to nonprofit organizations. Mim Wilkey of the will lead the project and the Wichitq Community Foundation will act as thefiscapl agent. "This provides a great opportunity to formulatr the next steps in promoting and providing physical activity and good nutritio n opportunities toour community," Wilkey said in a writte statement.
"This work will not be a one-timw shot, but a leveraging point for our First-year activities include communituy gatherings, focus groups and meetingsw of health coalition partners todiscuss Wichita-specific surve y strategies and outreach to community groups representingy diverse neighborhoods and Grants totaling $172,585 will be competitively awarded in years two and threes of the project in pursuit of local policies designe to increase physical activity and good nutritiob leading to the healthy lifestyle goal.