Tuesday 07th of September 2010
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Childhood Obesity Has Reached Epidemic Proportions
It is estimated that nearly 93 million Americans are obese – a number which is predicted to climb to 120 million within the next five years. Statistics show that one in three children is overweight and one in five is obese, a trend that could place the future health and productivity of an entire generation – and a nation – in jeopardy. Worse yet, the cumulative effect of this health epidemic could result in the country’s first generation destined to have a shorter life span than its predecessor.
------- $25.00 will buy a child a jump rope, fitness & food journal & a stability ball. ------- $60.00 will buy a child a good pair of walking shoes. ------- $75.00 will buy a child one complete workout kit. (water bottle, weights, stability ball, & journals) ------- $100.00 will give a child 2 extra days of training ------- $150.00 will give a family one month of healthy food ------- $200.00 will give an entire family a pantry make over by a Registered dietician ------- $300.00 will buy a child some in home fitness equipment and give a child a sucessful make over. Additional corporate support. Consider making The Faces of HOPE a line item in your organization or company. Sponsor a fundraising event car wash, luncheon, or special program. Did You Know?
There are more than 30 medical conditions that are associated with obesity. That means that obese people are more likely to develop one or more of the following medical problems than individuals who maintain a healthy weight. The most common obesity-related diseases include:
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