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.
The principles of Childhood Obesity Prevention:
5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day
+
2 Hours or less of TV/Screen Time a Day
+
1 Hour of Physical Activity a Day
=
Active, healthy children everyday!
Did you know?
Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades.
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.
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
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www.kidsinmotiononline.org
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Would you like to become involved in this initiative??
Please contact our Program Coordinator: kari@columbiahealthnet.org
or call (518) 822-8820 Extension 316
A program of The Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium
Funded by NYSDOH
