KidSmart® is a program of the Sara Lee Center for Women's Health at Forsyth Medical Center. The program's goal is to help children and their families learn about making healthy food and lifestyle choices in a fun way.
Did you know that:
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One out of every five children in the U.S. today is overweight.
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That includes more than 10% of children ages 2-5 and more than 15% of children from 6-9.
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In the past 30 years, the percentage of overweight kids in the U.S. has more than doubled.
These statistics are even more startling when we look beyond childhood:
- Kids who are overweight have a 70% probability of being overweight or even obese as adults.
- That likelihood increases to 80% if one or both parents are overweight or obese
We invite you to explore the KidSmart website which has helpful hints and tools for parents. And we encourage your kids to visit the kids section of the site, too.
