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Shaping the Future of Youth Fitness (Health & Fitness Association)
Posted: Aug 20, 2024 in In the News
This article originally appeared on Healthandfitness.org on August 20, 2024
In America, it’s not surprising that obesity and mental health struggles aren’t limited to adults. Kids also are contending with the adverse effects of inactivity, unhealthy diets, and excessive screen time.
The statistics are alarming. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five children and adolescents is obese, and childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.
The pandemic accelerated kids’ physical inactivity and obesity levels. By 2030, it is estimated that more than 30% of kids in the United States will be obese...
“The fitness industry has a larger responsibility to support the future generation by promoting healthy habits early on, which can help minimize the long-term healthcare burden associated with chronic diseases and mental health issues,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, FACSM, the president and CEO of the American Council on Exercise (ACE)...
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