Let’s Move!
The problem of childhood obesity
and overweight has become quite a weighty one. Obesity rates have
tripled in the past 30 years. If this trend continues, for the first
time in history, American children may face a shorter life expectancy
than their parents. Our children today are experiencing chronic diseases
such as high blood pressure and diabetes at an alarming rate. In
response to this overwhelming health crisis, the White House, with First
Lady Michelle Obama leading the charge, has started an initiative aimed
at increasing the chances youngsters have to lead healthy, active lives.
Let’s Move is the name of this exciting new initiative.
Let’s Move will bring together leaders from all areas of child health,
such as medical, government, and community leaders to address the
challenge of childhood obesity. There are several goals of the
initiative, including:
- Teaching parents how to make healthy choices for
their kids
- Providing healthier food in schools
- Inspiring kids to be physically active
- Making healthy, affordable food available in every
part of our country
If you’re looking for ways that you
can join this cause to fight childhood obesity, visit the Let’s Move
website
www.letsmove.gov .
This website has all the information you need, as a parent or caregiver,
to start families moving in the right direction. Helpful tips and
information include:
- Portion distortion and serving sizes
- Eating right for preschoolers
- MyPyramid meal planner
- Fun family recipes and tips
- Cost cutting at the grocery store
Some other helpful health and nutrition resources are:
 print
this page
www.doh.state.fl.us
www.tobaccofreeflorida.com
Palm Beach County:
Florenzia Davis, PhD,MS,RD,LD/N
Senior Public Health Nutritionist
(561) 671-4000 x 4048
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