physical fitness
Submitted by sinan.dennybrown on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 11:28.
Background:
Childhood overweight and obesity has developed into such an epidemic in the United States that national health organizations such as the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, and Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention have termed it a national public health priority and a critical public health threat. According to the Institute of Medicine’s September 2006 Report Brief, one third of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese.
Submitted by shubhat on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 11:26.
Background :
Currently there is a health crisis facing our country’s youth. Poor health habits in diet and exercise are contributing to a rising trend in obesity that increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and threatens to seriously shorten life expectancy. Moreover, there is growing evidence that the burden of disease falls disproportionately on both minorities and the economically poor.
Submitted by PERFARTS on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 19:49.
The Performing Arts and Life Skills Academy of Georgia (PALS)is requesting assistance from the Dekalb County Communities in Georgia, and grantors, to help PALS create a wonderful Playground for students to physically fit this year!
We would like donations of materials, design of playground by architects in the communities, and assistance in building the construction of a outdoor facility.
