Making the Case!
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Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (Ohio) addresses the House of Representatives on the declaration of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
Richard Simmons, revered fitness expert and supporter of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, encourages everyone to get involved in the movement this year.
Free Downloadable PSAs
Spread the word about National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to your contacts using these colorful Public Service Announcements. Simply download any of the attached PDF files and use in a print campaign, electronic newsletter or any format you like.
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Links
Numerousorganizations in the U.S. are dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity. Here are a few with helpful ideas, resources and background information in support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. This list is not comprehensive, so we urge you to search your own community to identify resources available close to your home.
- 2011 Proclamation from President Barack Obama
- Let’s Move!
- We Can!
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- ShapeUp America!
- National Association for Sport and Physical Education
- The Y
- National League of Cities
- United States Department of Agriculture
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American Academy of Pediatrics








