Donations
As a non-profit organization, of
501 c3 status, we are always seeking charitible donations from various businesses, organizations, and partners. You can help different children that are affected with being overweight and/or obese. Many other kids suffer with the inability to allocate physical activity into their lifestyle or they may not be able to purchase healthy foods. Childhood obesity has affected our youth all over the united states and with your donation, you can help decrease this epidemic. These donations will be used to improve the many programs our organization is constantly building to ensure that every child has the opportunity avoid, prevent, and/or decrease obesity.
Obesity in children and youth is a significant public health problem in Georgia.
Percentages of obese* children and youth in Georgia Percent of children and youth who are obese in Georgia, 2004 and 2005
• 11,000 (13%) children aged 2-4 years in the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)† program are obese.
• 28,000 (24%) third grade children‡ are obese.
• 59,000 (16%) middle school students# are obese.
• 50,000 (12%) high school students# are obese.
• The percentages of obese children and youth in Georgia are much higher than the expected based on a reference population (5%).
Poor diet and physical inactivity are reasons for the rise in childhood obesity.
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