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Follow on Google News | Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen Program Turns EightSuccess of grassroots campaign against childhood obesity validated by Kashi awards for myriad healthy eating and nutrition initiatives
By: The Association of Junior Leagues International The Kids in the Kitchen birthday celebration comes shortly after encouraging news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a 43 percent drop in the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children over the past decade. The findings support the key concept behind the Kids in the Kitchen program: that the fight against childhood obesity—and about educating children and parents about the importance of good nutrition—has to start when kids are young. “Our Kids in the Kitchen program succeeded because it brings together kids and their parents in the friendliest room in the house—the kitchen—to make fun but healthy foods together,” said Susan Danish, Executive Director of AJLI. “What is encouraging is the desire of so many of our members to implement the program, and other critical initiatives that address healthy eating and nutrition in their own communities, often while adapting it to meet needs they perceive at the grassroots level that would not be obvious on a national level.” Ms. Danish also thanked Kashi (https://www.kashi.com/ Junior Leagues from around the U.S. that have received Kashi awards include: · The Junior League of Corpus Christi for its efforts to deal with an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes among young children because of poor nutrition. · The Junior League of Huntsville for providing interactive, hands-on activities and programming that inform at-risk children about healthy eating habits while exposing them to positive lifestyle choices. · The Junior League of Cedar Rapids for providing nutrition education as well as healthy and affordable meals for teens in the foster care system. About The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. Founded in 1901 by New Yorker and social activism pioneer, Mary Harriman, the Junior Leagues are charitable nonprofit organizations of women, developed as civic leaders, creating demonstrable community impact. Today, The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (http://www.ajli.org/ Media Contact: Tracy Van Buskirk Marketcom PR Main: (212) 537-5177 Ext. 8 Mobile: (203) 246-6165 tvanbuskirk@ www.marketcomPR.com End
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