"Here in New York where one in 10 people suffer from Type 2 diabetes and many other chronic, terrible diseases that are related to obesity, weve created two programs which start teaching kids about the wonderfulness of physical activity and in particular running and walking," said New York Road Runners Foundation Executive Director Cliff Sperber. (Source: NY1 News)The programs who which Mr. Sperber referred are the Mighty Milers and Young Runners, which are designed for younger and older kids, respectively. Both programs teach young people about the basics of running, and help them build their strength and endurance. Achieving milestones builds confidence, which increases the likelihood that the kids will continue to exercise even when they're adults.
Obesity research has determined that following a nutritious diet plan and engaging in regular physical activity are two of the most important components in a young person's effort to avoid childhood obesity and grow into a healthy adult.
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