As parents, grandparents, and caregivers, we all know how important it is to help children learn about healthy nutrition and activity. But it isn’t always that easy in today’s hurried world of fast food, juggling activities, working, school events, and other daily activities. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone could help us by giving us tips on helping our kids grow up fit and healthy?
Well, you’ll be glad to learn about Richmond’s latest resource that focuses on childhood obesity prevention and control!
Weight of the State
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and Prevention Connections are pleased to invite you to Virginia’s third Weight of the State conference on childhood obesity prevention to be held:
- April 11-12, 2013 (Thursday and Friday)
- Location: Westin Richmond hotel in Richmond, Va.
Virginia’s 2013 Weight of the State conference will showcase the latest approaches in childhood obesity prevention and control. Hundreds of attendees from across the Commonwealth will gather to hear national, state and local experts sharing cutting-edge tactics for reducing and preventing obesity, including community-based approaches and policy changes.
According to the Weight of the State website:
In the last three decades, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the United States. One out of three children is now obese or overweight. Here in Virginia, where more than 60 percent of the adult population is also obese or overweight, it’s much the same story.
With that in mind, we can all see how important it is to teach healthy nutrition and encourage physical activity for our kids and ourselves. Take advantage of this event to learn more about the issues and the solutions. Click here to register.
