Transformation, not just Information

Today, nearly 1 in 3 children, teens, and young adults are overweight or obese, a number that continues to grow rapidly. While many initiatives focus on obesity prevention, what is to become of today's generation of overweight adolescents? A range of studies predict this generation of children will lead a shorter life than their parents, a staggering conclusion considering medical advances.

Many of these prevention efforts focus on educating kids about the importance of healthy eating and an active lifestyle. But if you have kids yourself, you know that they already have this information. Education is not enough.

A recent Associated Press report evaluated 57 obesity prevention initiatives; 54 of the 57 were found to have no impact on the eating patterns of participants, while the other 3 had no impact whatsoever on the body mass index (BMI) of the children in the program. Other research has shown that overweight young adults are less likely to enter college, less likely to graduate from college, less likely to get married, and more likely to occupy a lower socioeconomic group

How You Can Help

Childhood obesity is an epidemic. With each passing day, more and more children develop weight issues, and begin to experience the physical and emotional toll. Your partnership with Wellspring Community Programs can make a tremendous difference in the lives of children in your community.

We are actively seeking leaders in your community to assist in the development of local programs. Wellspring Community Programs brings a proven fitness and weight loss program with experienced staff. With access to facilities and local leadership, Wellspring can create a program that fits existing school and community initiatives to help change the lives of hundreds of local teens and young adults.