Publisher's Synopsis
There are widespread concerns regarding the fitness of America's children. Currently over 33% of youth up to the age of 19 are overweight or obese. In addition, 60% of obese children between 5 and 10 years of age have at least one risk factor for cardio-vascular diseases. This book takes on the difficult task of reversing these grim statistics by guiding young Americans in their journey to become healthier and get fit. Appropriate applications are offered and issues tackled that plague today's young people such as the sedentary lifestyle, obesity, diabetes with the hope of making fitness a part of each child's life.
