Davis plans health panel

FARMINGTON — Davis County's Senior Services Advisory Board is looking for people interested in becoming members of the newly created Davis County Healthy Living Council.

The council's purpose is to develop a plan to implement quality standards for nutrition and exercise programs in Davis County. The initial focus will be on senior programs.

Lewis Garrett, director of the Davis County Health Department, said the council will focus on meals at senior activity centers, nutrition awareness at home and preparedness plans.

"As we eat better and healthier foods, our health will increase, and so will our quality of life," Garrett said.

The council will consist of a person from the Davis County Senior Services Advisory board, volunteer members from the community who have nutrition and healthy living experience, directors of the county's three senior centers and the county's Family Health and Senior Services Division director.

The council will begin meeting in February on a monthly basis. Anyone interested in participating on the Healthy Living Council should call Cindy Nielsen at 451-3354.