b'Dr. Farley says younger children also can get involved in promoting good health. For instance, they could ask their neighborhood stores to stock more fresh foods. Children and parents could visit the stores together, he says, and ask the owners to stock more fruits and vegetables,not chips and candy.To keep himself healthy, Dr. Farley says he doesnt smoke, drink, or use drugs. He runs about four miles every day. I try to eat healthy, he says. But like most people, I dont always succeed.At Thanksgiving, for example, he couldnt resistIllustration by Jessica Zeng, sixth grade, a piece of his wifes homemade pecan pie.Spring Garden Healthy Mission Rachel Cristomo, Valery Minaya,Ayeisha Perez, Gabriela Rivera,Each year, Dr. Farleys department reports on Dominic Rodriguez, and Dymir Smith William Cramp Fit Flyer the programs progress. His staff collects the information from 29 public, private, and nonprofit partners. Its too early to say if weve succeeded,How can children take betterDr. Farley says.care of their health?One challenge he faces as health commissionerDont drink alcohol.is resistance from businesses that sell unhealthyDont smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes.products, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and alcohol. As a result, his agency has developedDont do drugs.a network of teenagers who have been trained inDont eat unhealthy food.how to advocate with city leaders for policiesStay physically active. that promote better health.Source: Dr. Thomas Farley17'