Wednesday, September 9, 2015

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month


Join us in celebrating National Childhood Obesity Awareness month this September! Nearly 1 in every 3 children between the ages of 2-19 is obese. According to the Center for Disease Control, some key contributing factors causing obesity are overly present television and media, the marketing of unhealthy foods, lack of daily physical activity, increased portion sizes and higher consumption of sugary beverages. Here are some great resources to get your students involved in making healthier and smarter decisions when it comes to preparing meals:



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