Did you know 17.5% of Alexander County children ages 2-4 in the North Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NC NPASS) system were classified as overweight? The "Alexander County Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition" is comprised of a dedicated group of individuals from agencies, businesses, and organizations from across the counties who are committed and compassionate and care about the health and fitness of Alexander County children. The coalition is seeking new members.
This coalition is currently exploring the childhood obesity epidemic by focusing on young children, from birth through age five, in community settings and child care by developing a county plan to tackle this problem. Currently the group is exploring the expansion of community gardens and sharing the message to prevent early childhood obesity. Members of the committee provide the ideas and necessary input to make the vision reality-healthy and fit children. If you believe in health and fitness and you believe in our children you are needed on the coalition.
The next coalition meeting will be Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the CVCC Alexander Center. If you would like to attend the meeting and be a part of this dynamic group email Andrea Little at andrea@alexanderchildren.org or call 632-3799. Hope to see you there!
