QUICK FACTS Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Facts at a Glance: The Impact of Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity on Public Health

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

   

Your child may have a shorter life expectancy than you do, according to a March 2005 report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Kids who are overweight are at increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other complications -- all of which can mean a shorter life. Along with a balanced diet, one of your best defenses is to make sure that your child exercises every day. Visit the links below to learn more about what our members are doing to promote active communities and make sure that all Americans have parks, playgrounds, trails and other open spaces for healthy and safe recreational opportunities. Click here to return to previous page.

OUR MEMBERS IN ACTION

   

  American Forests:
     Building A Better Tree: Urban Forestry and Public Health
     Trees That Ease Learning

  Appalachian Mountain Club (NY):
     Quick Tips For Hiking With Kids
     Advice For Outdoor Adventures With Kids

  The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (GA):
     Safe Routes To School

  Austin Parks Foundation (TX):
     Parks, Trails & Green Space

  Chattahoochee Nature Center (GA)

  Connecticut Forest & Park Association:
     Summertime Guided Hikes & Family Nature Program

  Elachee Nature Science Center (GA):
     Welcome To Our Nature Trails

  Friends of the Columbia Gorge (OR):
     Leading Hikes & Outings

  Green Mountain Club (VT):
     GMC Education Programs: Start Your Outdoor Adventure Today!

  National Parks Conservation Association:
     Explore the Parks

  Park Pride (GA)

  Parks and Trails New York:
     Healthy Trails, Healthy People

  Rails-to-Trails Conservancy:
     Inspiring Movement
     Trail Link: Find the best trails for outdoor recreation

  The Student Conservation Association:
     Parent's Page

  Tranportation Alternatives: (NY)
     The 8-Step Plan To Make NYC Healthy In 2005
     Streets for People

  Trust for Public Land:
     Parks for People / Parks for People White Paper
     Success Stories

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

   

[Please note that the following organizations are not affiliated with Earth Share.]

American Obesity Association: Childhood Obesity

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Kids Walk to School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School [PDF]
Physical Activity for Everyone
Trails For Health

IOM Committee on Prevention of Obesity in Children and Youth: Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health In the Balance

Kidnetic
Kidnetic.com's Leader's Guide to Healthy Eating & Active Living for Kids & Families

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Helping Your Overweight Child

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute:
Hearts 'n' Parks

National Recreation and Park Association:
Step Up To Health: It Starts In Parks
Recreation Network

PTOtoday.com:
Combating Childhood Obesity With Physical Play Opportunities

Shaping America's Youth

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