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[ Title of Presentation] Presenter Date The Need for Healthy Living Research indicates that obesity and the problems associated with childhood obesity have reached epidemic proportions.
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The Need for Healthy Living • Research indicates that obesity and the problems associated with childhood obesity have reached epidemic proportions. • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the increase in childhood obesity represents an “unprecedented burden” on children’s health. • Today 25 million children aged 17 and under are considered obese or overweight.
4-H Healthy Living Program • Its mission engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being. • 4-H youth are engaging diverse audiences in the latest food science programs to promote good nutrition and health. • The 4-H Healthy Living Program reaches 2.5 million youth in 50 states. • It mobilizes young people and implement sustainable strategies that will create healthy lifestyles for America’s families.