FARMINGTON — Several sites in Franklin County will be recognized for their achievements in the 5210 Let’s Go! program, Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County announced.

The sites include one school, 11 school cafeterias, six out-of-school programs, eight child care programs and four health care practices.

Their recognition, set for Nov. 17 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, is for building environments in which unhealthy food choices are limited and opportunities for physical activity are plentiful.

“I am continually impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of the sites that participate in Let’s Go! to provide a healthy space and encourage healthy habits for all kids in our community,” said Molly Clark, the Franklin County Let’s Go! coordinator at Healthy Community Coalition.

“More and more communities across Maine are embracing Let’s Go!’s evidence-based strategies and we’re seeing a difference in the health of our children,” said Dr. Victoria Rogers, director of the Let’s Go! program. “Kids are shunning sugary drinks, grabbing fruit during lunch and making better media choices. This is the fifth year we’ve officially recognized sites for making healthy eating and physical activity a priority, and I’m constantly impressed by their energy and hard work.”

Introduced in 2012, the Let’s Go! Recognition Program identifies and celebrates schools, out-of-school programs, child care programs and health care practices for their role in improving the health of all children.

For the second year in a row, Let’s Go! is recognizing school cafeterias for their contributions to the movement.

“Cafeterias are making enormous strides to improve the health of the student body and deserve to be celebrated,” said Amy Bouchard, registered dietitian and Let’s Go! program coordinator.

This year, Let’s Go! 5210 is recognizing a total of 657 sites across Maine and in select New Hampshire communities. A list of all sites is available at www.letsgo.org.