Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

National Media Event Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

On Thursday, November 29th, the National Institutes of Health launches its We Can! program across the Unites States. We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition) is an educational program aimed at helping young people ages 8 - 13 develop and maintain a healthy weight.
"We Can! offers parents, health professionals, youth, and community groups evidence-based programs and activities to help children ages 8 - 13 maintain a healthy weight. The program targets parents and caregivers as the primary groups for influencing youth and focuses on three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced recreational screen time.
"The national event begins in Boston with eight other cities nationwide hosting related events.

Labels: weight_loss, healthy_living, federal_programs

Posted By: Aspen Education Group