The principles of Childhood Obesity Prevention:

 5 Fruits and Vegetables

+

1 Hour of Physical Activity

+

2 Hours or less of TV/Screen Time

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Active, healthy children everyday! 

 Goal #1:  Increase awareness & knowledge about healthy eating and wellness. 

Goal #2:  Increase opportunities for physical activity. 

Goal #3:  Increase proportion of kids who balance caloric intake with energy expenditure to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 

Goal #4:  Improve the availability of foods/beverages that are considered healthy by decreasing the availability of foods/beverages with minimal/low nutritional  value.

Did you know?

Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades.
Children who do not have healthy eating habits or do not get enough exercise are more likely to become overweight or obese and may increase their risk of developing other diseases and conditions including: 

- Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Joint Problems
- Asthma
- Sleep Disturbances
- Depression

 Children and teens who are physically active and physically fit achieve higher test scores in math and reading.  Children who have proper nutrition and eat breakfast perform better in school.

            Would you like to become involved in this initiative?? 

Please contact Kristin, Project Coordinator:  kristinring@columbiahealthnet.org
A program of The Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium

Funded by NYSDOH