Sunday, May 24, 2009

Fact, Stats & Who Can Benefit

Fact: A child's lifestyle, exercise, attitude & nutrition affect their:
• Learning
• Behavior
• Attitude
• Actions
• Energy
• Happiness
• Performance
• Self-esteem

Sad Stats:*
• 1 in 3 children born in 2000 will get diabetes
• 1 in 3 children in the US are overweight or obese
• 80% of overweight children will become obese adults
• Government policy for obesity is failing
• Current school nutrition standards were updated in the 1970's
• The USDA's Food Pyramid is a failure
• Obesity related costs are over $100 billion per year - something we all pay for.
*Centers for Disease Control, Trust for America's Health, William Sears, MD

Who can benefit?
Community (i.e. Rec centers, faith based, scouts, social groups, city/county)
Women Groups (i.e. MOPS, Moms clubs, play groups, WIC)
Education (i.e. school districts, charter schools, private schools, childcare facilities, parent universities)
Healthcare (i.e. Doctor's office, hospitals, insurance co, chiropractors, acupuncture, Psychologists, non-profit organizations)
Business (i.e. corporations employee education, wellness programs, kid based businesses)

Make it a night of fun and learning for your family or group! Private and group classes available.

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