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AMC Services offers additional FitFactor prizes

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Scott AFB, Ill. --  In an effort to maximize participation in the Air Force FitFactor program, Air Mobility Command Services will further encourage AMC youth participation by awarding three guaranteed monthly prizes (two 1GB iPod shuffles and one $15 iTunes Music Card) during the months of May through September. Additionally, two grand prize winners at each base will be randomly selected from the pool of registered participants. The first drawing will be on June 30 for an 80 GB iPod Classic; the second will be held Sept. 30 for a Nintendo Wii Game System and one game.

On top of all these great prizes, all AMC bases that met or exceed their Air Force registration goal will receive a Nintendo Wii Game System along with one game to be used in Youth Centers. AMC's FitFactor initiative will be offered beginning May 1 and wrap up with the conclusion of FitFactor Sept. 30.

FitFactor is a youth health and fitness initiative sponsored by Air Force Services Family Member Programs. FitFactor encourages physical activity and healthy eating habits of youth between the ages of 6-18 years old. New this year, parents can enroll in the program, track their activities, and act as health ambassadors for our youth. This initiative has been instrumental in educating countless youth throughout AMC on the many benefits of an active lifestyle. 

"The FitFactor program is a fun initiative that rewards youth for making healthy lifestyle choices, and addresses the national childhood obesity issue in the United States," said Shannon Dauber, AMC family member programs specialist. 

The new prizes will supplement prizes already offered by Air Force Services. Youth earn and log points for participating in any physical activity and for making healthy eating choices. There are five FitFactor levels: Energy, Strength, Agility, Adventure and Endurance. Prizes are earned and awarded to youth as they reach each FitFactor level. In addition to having fun, winning prizes and getting fit, FitFactor also encourages youth to:

· Be physically active for at least sixty minutes each day
· Make healthy eating and lifestyle choices
· Include friends and family participation in fun activities and games
· Limit the amount of screen time (television and computer) they log each day
· Adopt healthy exercise routines including a broad range of physical and leisure-time activities
· Set personal goals for themselves

You must visit the base Youth Center to enroll in the program. Once enrolled, youth can log points at home or from any computer with internet access. For more information, log on to www.afgetfit.com or contact your base Youth Center. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to win some great prizes ... and get fit at the same time!