Children are at risk now more than ever for the onset of obesity.
Sixteen percent of children and adolescents are overweight. This percentage has tripled since the 1960's according to the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Being a child and being overweight has a negative effect.
The Vita 4sm is a Rock N'Roll Band made up of fruits and vegetables. The
Vita 4sm, Pepper, CJ, Eggy
Plant, and Broc, want your kids to be healthy, strong and active! Through colorful, lively entertainment and jamm'n tunes, the Vita 4sm will get your kids up, out and moving.
The Vita 4sm Healthy Lifestyle for Kids Program is designed to educate children and families on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, which is essential in obtaining optimal health. The goal is to help combat our nation's obesity epidemic in children.
The Vita 4sm Healthy Lifestyle for Kids stresses the importance of exercise, nutrition, personal hygiene, and a positive self image.

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Creating Awareness Through Public Television
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Baran about child obesity and Vita 4sm creator, Jill
Gaudelli.
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRICS
On May 1, 2006, recommend that Physicians, Healthcare Professionals, Schools, Communities and Families, work together to help improve children's nutrition and encourage physical activity.
CHILDHOOD OBSESITY HAS BECOME
A NATIONAL EPIDEMIC
Children are at risk now more than ever for the onset of obesity.
Sixteen percent of children and adolescents are overweight. This percentage has tripled since the 1960's according to the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Being a child and being overweight has a negative effect.
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