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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Coalition for a Healthy and Active America (CHAA), an organization committed to helping solve the growing problem of childhood obesity, is pleased that the entire Arkansas Congressional delegation has announced its enthusiastic support of the group’s initiatives.
“The future of Arkansas lies in our youth. Inactivity, unhealthy eating-habits, and apathy toward nutrition put Arkansas’ children and economic future in jeopardy,” commented Congressman Marion Berry. “I am concerned about childhood obesity and excited about CHAA’s efforts to save our state’s children from the adverse affects of this condition.”
The mission of the Coalition for a Healthy and Active America is to educate parents, children, schools, and communities about the critical roles physical fitness and nutrition education play in reversing the growing trend of childhood obesity.
As a result, national opinion leaders, medical professionals, sports figures, and organizations have come together to form the national non-profit grassroots organization. CHAA strives to raise awareness about the need for increased physical activity and nutrition education as responsible and realistic approaches to combating childhood obesity.
CHAA supports a renewed commitment to physical fitness and activity. Specifically, it encourages local schools to rededicate time for physical fitness, empower parents and local educators with the knowledge to help young people make responsible nutritional choices, and protect model relationships that benefit our families by supporting healthy and active lifestyles.
“Childhood obesity is a major problem for the youth of today. I'm excited that there is an organization like CHAA, especially here in Arkansas, that has a clear objective of fighting childhood obesity by making it known to everyone - how to eat, how to exercise, how to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Jane McMullin of Pine Bluff who is on the Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness.
“Physical fitness is not limited to athletics,” said Rob Fisher, co-chair of CHAA’s efforts in Arkansas and Director of Conservation at Audubon Arkansas. “The Natural State offers so many opportunities for exercise. Autumn in Arkansas is an excellent time to get out and connect with nature. Biking, hiking, or just raking leaves with your children can encourage healthy, life-long fitness habits,” he concluded.
CHAA plans a number of events around the state. For additional information, please visit www.chaausa.org or contact us at 866-333-9499. |
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