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Combating Childhood Obesity: Community Solutions for Health and Wellness

Addressing childhood obesity is vital for our community's health. With alarming statistics showing 13% of high school students are obese and many lack proper nutrition and physical activity, we must take action. Our initiative involves hands-on cooking classes for youth and families, engaging activities, and outreach programs that include catering services and volunteering opportunities for unemployed and senior citizens. Together, we can create a safe, green environment that promotes healthy choices, reduces crime, and connects families. Let’s inspire a healthier community!

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Combating Childhood Obesity: Community Solutions for Health and Wellness

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  1. Health and Fitness Our Challenge… • What can be done about childhood obesity? • What are our responsibilities to our unemployed and senior citizens?

  2. THE ISSUE

  3. Health and Fitness Some Statistics • 13% of H.S. students are obese • 41% watch TV three or more hours per day on an average school day • 79% only eat fruits and vegetables less than five times in one week • 30% of H.S. students drink soda more than once a day • 64% of students did not meet recommended levels of physical activity • 70% of students don’t even have a Physical Education class

  4. Health and FitnessCommUnityKitchen Obesity starts in the home And ENDS at CommUnity Kitchen

  5. Our solutions… • Teaching • Outreach programs • Activities

  6. Teaching • Hands on cooking classes for: Youth Families Senior citizens

  7. Activities • Dinner and Dancing! • After Schools & Summer programs • Indoor & Outdoor play areas

  8. Outreach Programs • Catering with detailed menus • Volunteer Networking opportunities involving the unemployed and senior citizens

  9. …And Feeds the Community • Crime • Activities help to create an alternative choice for kids • Creates a safe environment for kids and families to enjoy time together • Environment • Create a “Green” facility for our program. • Use environmentally friendly supplies • Recycling programs • Unemployment • Our Volunteer Networking programs help the unemployed to create new opportunities for themselves

  10. Lets Make This a Reality…

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