Over the past 30 years, the obesity rate for preschoolers and adolescents has doubled, and the rate for children ages 6 to 11 has tripled, according to Mayo Clinic reports.
To combat this, Memorial Hospital will offer a nine-week program called KidShape starting Sept. 23 to teach children and their families about better nutrition, increasing physical activity and improving self-esteem. A registered dietitian, a mental health professional and a physical activity specialist will work together to help families adopt better habits.
We too often hear about this epidemic, but we don't hear enough about implementing solutions. It's comforting to see institutions working to educate people on how to improve their quality of life.
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