Provides parents an overview of the childhood obesity epidemic and the solutions needed to fix the problem, including Is-POD, the In School Prevention of Obesity and Disease (IS-POD) Program, Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Curriclum, and FitnessGram, a software designed to track and calibrate individual fitness levels. To learn more, visit http://ispod.info/

7. What's the Big Deal... Unhealthy eating and physical inactivity cost the State an estimated $57 billion annually in avoidable medical expenses, workers compensation claims and lost productivity . That amount is predicted to sky rocket to $75 billion by 2011 unless preventative measures are taken. Tipping the Scales : Obesity and unhealthy lifestyles have become a weighty problem for the North Carolina economy. www.beactivenc.org North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

10. By partnering with public schools, NCAAHPERD will work with current physical education teachers and programs to create policy change that addresses obesity prevention in these critical times. The North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance North Carolina Department of Public Instruction North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

11. North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Thank You By Supporting Prevention , the Trust seeks to promote wellness by providing health information, health services, and systems level interventions before conditions occur or are diagnosed. KBR provided significant grant monies to fund NCAAHPERD’s IsPOD program.

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29. “ Statistics aside, let us apply some common sense. Childhood obesity is a problem that can definitely be solved because obesity is preventable, obesity is reversible , and adults are responsible for childhood obesity . This is a critical national priority. Every responsible adult must act to make sure our children and youth are exposed to quality physical activity, quality physical education, and quality health education on a regular basis.” “ Our collective future depends upon it.” Town of Snow Hill, NC – The walk to de-Feet Childhood Obesity Adults are responsible for childhood obesity … North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

37. Eat Smart, Move More NC Who is it for? Anyone who wants to Eat Smart, Move More and lead a healthier lifestyle. How do you get it? The Eat Smart, Move More Web site has tips, tools, recipes and other information that will help you eat smart and move more wherever you live, learn, earn, play and pray. Visit www.MyEatSmartMoveMore.com