Monthly Health Topics: Childhood Obesity Awareness & Fruits and Veggies Month!
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
We can make changes to ensure our children live active, healthy lives.
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Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. In the 2007-2008, 17% of US children are obese, and certain groups of children are even more severely affected by this problem. There is no single or simple solution to childhood obesity. It is influenced by many different factors, including a lack of access to healthy food and drinks as well as limited opportunities for physical activity in the places where children live, play and learn. Working together, states, communities, and parents can help make the healthy choice the easy choice for children and adolescents.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (NCOAM), and you can PLEDGE to SPREAD the word:- Follow @CDCObesity
- Become a fan of CDC’s Facebook page
- Share our posts throughout NCOAM with your fans, friends and followers
- Tag your tweets #NCOAM to join the conversation
- Embed the NCOAM badge on your web site
- Send an e-card to your friends, family, neighbors and teachers
Learn more about what CDC's state-based programs are doing to fight childhood obesity:
- Arizona is promoting the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.
- Georgia is promoting the Let's Move, Georgia Schools Challenge! to encourage school performances of the "Move Your Body" dance by Beyonce.
- Massachusetts is featuring the Mass Children at Play initiative.
- Nevada is holding the 2012 Washoe County Obesity Forum.
More Information:
- CDC’s Childhood Overweight and Obesity
- Examine the trends related to the children’s healthy eating where they live, learn and play
- ChooseMyPlate.gov
- Let’s Move Salad Bars to School
- The more they burn, the better they learn
- The Weight of the Nation
September is Fruits & Veggies — More Matters Month
Most Americans aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables.
Research shows that fruit and vegetables are important to promoting good health. Yet, the majority of Americans are not getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables they need each day.
Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases, including stroke, other cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. However, it can be difficult for many Americans to eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables because they might not be easily accessible, available, or affordable.
This month, CDC encourages you to take steps to eat more fruits and vegetables each day. To help you get started, check out CDC's 30 Ways in 30 Days for tips on eating more fruits and vegetables without breaking your budget.
Uou can PLEDGE to SPREAD the word:
- Follow @CDCObesity on Twitter and tweet and re-tweet information and links.
- Include one of our fruit and vegetable badges on your website.
- Become a fan of CDC’s Facebook page
- Share our posts throughout the month with your fans and friends.
- Send our Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools eCard to your family, friends, neighbors and teachers.