Special Contest for Childhood Obesity Prevention
Sadly, childhood obesity has become a widespread epidemic in the USA, with over 30% of kids overweight and about 18% of these obese. Obesity is a risk factor for most types of cancer. It is also a key risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and many chronic illnesses. Childhood obesity is often a prelude to adulthood obesity. As the saying goes, “The children’s health is the nation’s wealth.” It is more urgent now than at any time before that choosing a healthy lifestyle should start with children.
Fortunately, obesity at a young age is preventable! As a part of a new initiative, CancerPreventionDaily.com encourages kids to submit any of the following internet-friendly materials to promote childhood obesity prevention and inspire all kids to take action.
- Video
- Power Point Presentation
- Essay or Article
- Picture or drawing
- Poster
- Quiz, puzzle or game
- Other types of creative products
Award: A certificate of achievement will be emailed or mailed to the top entries!
Suggested contents: (not limited to the following)
- share a personal journey of weight loss for health
- share an experience, a fun activity, a good sport, or a good habit
- share a healthy recipe for a kids’ snack
- create a quiz or game for kids to learn healthy, balanced diet
- suggest a motivation slogan
Eligibility: ages 6 to 17
Submission:
Email the submission to support@cancerpreventiondaily.com, with the subject line “Special Program” followed by the participant’s first and last initials (e.g., Special program – NW)
