Problem

There are racial and ethnic disparities in the prevalence of overweight children, teens and adults.Urban young people and their families face additional barriers to healthy eating behavior and physical activity such as limited environmental and social support systems.

The Gift

This gift will provide a Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Guidebook to one underserved family. A tool that is easy to use and focuses on simple, healthier choices. Based on the 8 Habits of Healthy Kids, it provides quick and easy recipes, shopping and cost-saving checklists, cooking together and healthy eating in and out of the home.