Yup! We are doing a huge disservice to our future generations. As technology continues to advance allowing us to have greater access to knowledge, connect with people all over the world, and provide entertainment at every single moment of the day…it has caused a huge issue for our youth. Our children are more overweight now than they ever were before. And if my predictions are correct…. (Dramatically Long Pause For Effect) it is only going to get worse. In 1974 the numbers were strikingly different than most recent studies. From a survey focused on youth and their weight based on percentages amongst children of the same age group the numbers…
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Youth Wellness Initiative
I’m so excited to announce this new program that Pure and Simple Fitness has created! Pure and Simple Fitness has been funded by Hamilton County to help with the execution of a new program designed to bring fun fitness, mindful movement, and nutrition guidance and meals to the youth within our community. I’d like to introduce to you the Youth Wellness Initiative. 🎉 Did you know that childhood obesity is on the rise? And African American youth are at higher numbers than their White or Asian counterparts. According to CDC, 24.8% of Black youth are obese, with only 9% of Asians being obese. Obesity can lead to other health issues…
