Throughout my journey with working with children and obesity factors I have grown to repect a lot of organizations that are trying to fight back against this epidemic. An organization that really parralels what I stand for with my "Ervin's Get Fit Stay Fit Programs" and "eCHANGE" is the campaign endorsed and promoted by our first lady, Michele Obama. The program is called "Let's Move". Here is some of their veiws on the childhood obesity outbreak and a link to the site. Please check it out...it's great!!! =)
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Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active.
Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.
http://www.letsmove.gov/learnthefacts.php
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