Action for Healthy Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood obesity, undernourishment, and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places. The development of lifelong habits that promote health and learning is of the upmost importance with the current rise in obesity rates. It is a significant concern, especially in children due to the higher risk of not only medical issues, but psychiatric problems as well
Action for Healthy Kids guiding document, Commitment to Change, provides schools with a blueprint to transform schools into healthier environments by:
- Ensuring schools have an updated wellness policy
- Providing all students, with physical activity and healthy eating educational programs
- Ensuring children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily
- Making sure all school foods meet nutrition standards
I ran the Chicago marathon with Action for Healthy Kids in 2012 and 2013 and have been a volunteer and fundraiser for this organization since 2012. Without the help of Action for Healthy Kids, 1,000’s of children would not have a nutritional breakfast, lunch or physical education program, which would, in turn, hinder their physical and mental development.
On December 6th, Mindful Child Wellness will host an 80’s yoga fundraiser along with a silent auction at Radiant Yoga + Wellness, 4431 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209. Please consider joining us for this fun event benefiting Action for Healthy Kids. Unable to attend, consider making a donation to support this amazing organization. Ready?…
