Fight Childhood Obesity in Your Community

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in 2008 more than a third of kids and teens were overweight or obese. Fight childhood obesity by taking the Every Kid Healthy Pledge, part of Action for Healthy Kids, a Chicago-based nonprofit that works with schools, families, and communities to help kids learn how to be healthier. After taking the pledge, you’ll discover many ways to get involved in community events in your area, such as school breakfast campaigns and fitness events.