Most overweight and obesity problems in childhood are caused by children eating too much and not exercising enough. Weight gain happens when energy ingested (food and drink) is more than energy burned off (physical activity).
 
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The Childhood Obesity Foundation applauds the Langara YMCA in Vancouver for their program "YMCA Action Kids". This is a new recreational program for kids ages 5-12 that runs Monday to Friday after school "so kids can play after school games on the court, not online". The program includes daily sports instruction and nutrition activities. The program also features a walking school bus which brings kids to the program from local elementary schools.

For more information on this program, please click here or call the Langara YMCA at 604-324-9622.

 

 

 

Fall 2011

It's here! Screen Smart is a new program for elementary schools that aims to decrease recreational screen time and increase activity levels of studens! Click here to visit the screen smart website!

Join a research study! The Childhood Obesity Foundation is now listing current research studies that you can participate in. Please click here for details.

The Childhood Obesity Foundation has partnered with organizations across Canada with a goal to contribute to a reversal in the escalating trend in child and youth obesity. Click here for details.