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Here you will find tools to help you Save Service, reports detailing the importance of getting low-income girls off of the sidelines as well as talking points for how you can advocate for more physical activity for kids through the Active Day, Healthy Life campaign.
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Fact Sheets
All Fact Sheets- Childhood obesity is on America’s mind. And for good reason; one in three American children is considered overweight – triple what it was three decades ago. Coaching Corps ensures greater prospects for disadvantaged youth so that all kids regardless of gender, race or income grow up safe, healthy and ready to learn.
- Girls in low-income families in California face a major health crisis. This factsheet explores some of the ways in which sports can foster healthier girls and more successful communities.
Newsletters
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All Press Releases- Team Up For Youth takes a stance on legislation that addresses children's nutrition and fitness.
- This tournament marked the end of a season of hard work put in by 100 girl athletes, most from underserved communities.
- College Sports Day features several UC Berkeley athletes who give one-on-one sports instruction to kids in grades K-6. This is a free event for children and their families.
Reports
All Reports- Childhood obesity is on America’s mind. And for good reason; one in three American children is considered overweight – triple what it was three decades ago. Coaching Corps ensures greater prospects for disadvantaged youth so that all kids regardless of gender, race or income grow up safe, healthy and ready to learn.
- It seems like everyone is talking about the childhood obesity epidemic these days and all this public attention is a good thing. One in three American children are considered overweight or obese. This is what the numbers show, but what are parents saying?
- It’s about time…to face the reality that most kids in the United States are not getting nearly enough physical activity. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2009, fewer than one in five adolescents participated in physical activity for at least 60 minutes daily, and about one in four adolescents does not engage in 60 minutes of physical activity on any days of the week.
