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.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
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