Healthy Fontana was created to inform, educate and change the way people eat, exercise and live.  Healthy Fontana encourages residents to make choices that will lead to a healthier lifestyle.  The program is being offered by the City of Fontana, Community Services Department and various community businesses and local organizations.

Healthy Fontana is the brainchild of Acquanetta Warren, City Council Woman.  Alarmed by the growing rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, Ms. Warren wanted to do something within her community to challenge residents to get fit & active!  With the Mayor and City’s council support, Ms. Warren begin to establish and create a campaign against youth “di-obesity”.

On January 15th of 2004 the Healthy Fontana program was officially kicked off during a press conference held at Hemlock Elementary School in Fontana.  City of Fontana, Mayor Mark Nuaimi, City Manager Ken Hunt and Healthy Fontana founder Acquanetta Warren were on the hand to introduce the program and its goals to the media.

The Healthy Fontana program has won the support of local Fontana Home Builders such as Randall Lewis of Lewis Operating Corp. and Reggie King of Young Homes. Also other local supports: San Antonio Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Hospital have shown great support for the program and provide community education and a workshop/lecture series.  Various other grocery stores, restaurants and business have offered support for the program as well.

Healthy Fontana launched its website, www.healthyfontana.org in Fall 2003 and a Spanish version was implemented in April 2004.  The website gives the community access to information about the City’s programs, health issues, calendar of events, healthy recipes, updates and much more.

In August 2006, launched another chapter in Healthy Fontana programming; the City’s first “Steps Along the Way” Walking Club was established   The walking club offers a safe and community oriented walking alternative that encourages residents to increase their steps on a weekly basis to get fit, socialize, have fun and walk in a safe environment.  Residents can also be part of the “Walking Club” and walk at their leisure; what ever suites your schedule, but still be involved with the club in tracking your steps on-line.  Each member receives a walking journal to monitor and track their progress. For more detailed information and to register for this program, click on the “Get Up & Get Going” tab of this website.

During the month of August 2006, the “Fast, Fresh and Fabulous” Healthy Cooking Class stirred up their first appetizing dishes.  The healthy cooking classes are being offered once a month to teach residents healthy alternatives to prepare great tasting, fast, meals; with emphasis on eating the five fruits and vegetables per day.  For more detailed information and to register for this program, click on the “Healthy Eating” tab of this website.

Please continue to visit the website for the continued progress for future programs coming in 2007.  Healthy Fontana will continue to up-date its residents, with information and various Healthy Fontana programs being offered throughout the community of Fontana.  Watch the City of Fontana Get Fit and Get Healthy!