Health-conscious objectives.

This year, the American Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition (ACFN) has launched the TRIUMPH tour, a.k.a. Trends, Resources and Inspiration for Understanding and Maintaining Physical Health. Visiting major cities nationwide, each discussion features panelists who arrive at solutions and establish programs to help curb our national health problems.

In June, TRIUMPH visited Baltimore, where four programs were created. "JumpSmart" will encourage at-risk children at HUD housing complexes to learn jump-rope routines from volunteers and nutrition information. The Eating Together Program is a federally funded initiative that offers nutritious meals and instruction at local senior centers and residences. C.H.A.M.P. (Church/Community Health Awareness and Monitoring Program), is a community-based health education program targeting heart disease prevention and training.

Be Healthy, Be You is a University of Maryland-sponsored program to educate on diet, health maintenance and physical activity to senior centers and public housing complexes. "ACFN is shining a light on the creative work taking place in cities across the nation to stem the tide on obesity," said ACFN Advisory Board Member Lisa Katic, who moderated the panel co-hosted by ACFN and the National Association for Health and Fitness.

To be part of the discussion and raise awareness of the importance of physical exercise in public park and recreation facilities, contact Laura Sheehan, [phone] or [e-mail]. The next TRIUMPH Tour spots will be Phoenix, Ariz., and Albuquerque, N.M.

For updates on exact locations, visit www.acfn.org.