In order to fight obesity one must

know how to determine whether

the problem exists or not. This is
where BMI comes into play. Body
Mass Index or BMI is an index used
to determine if one is overweight
or obese. BMI is defined as the
weight of an individual divided by
the square of his/her height in
meters (kg/m^2).
BMI is commonly used to classify
overweight and obesity.

For Information you can

visit these websites:
www.cdc.gov
www.who.int
Or you can contact Kids N
Fitness at:
1020 Southside Drive
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-9580

"The physical and emotional health of an entire

generation and the economic health and security
of our nation is at stake."
- First Lady Michelle Obama at the Lets Move! launch
on February 9, 2010

By: Sarah Ballard, Megan

Ortega, and Austin Whisler

Nutrition & Fitness

Starting off your child with a good diet is one easy way to lean away from obesity.
The food pyramid is an easy guide to follow to get your kid started on a good meal
plan.

After they begin eating properly the next step is to get active. There are different
programs you can get your child started on Kids N Fitness. This programs gets your
child involved in different activities while growing social skills and staying active.

Quick Facts

Most overweight and obese

children live in developing
countries.

The worldwide prevalence has

more than doubled since 1980.

Over the past three decades

American obesity rates have
tripled.

Nearly 1 in 3 American children

are obese.

Only 2% of children in the U.S

eat healthy.
Obese children are more likely
to continue to be obese as
teenagers and adults.

Obese children are more likely to develop

certain conditions as adults such as:

Cardiovascular disease

Insulin resistance (leading to Type

2 Diabetes)

Musculoskeletal disorders

Some cancers (e.g., endometrial,

breast and colon)

Sleep apnea and respiratory

problems.

Stroke