YMCA Healthy Kids Day – Combating Childhood Obesity

On April 29, 2023, the YMCA of the Coastal Bend hosted Healthy Kids Day to assist families with resources in our community and to stress the importance of keeping children active to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Recent studies by Harvard University have shown obesity rates among children have tripled in the last decade due to more sedentary lifestyles and a nutrient-poor diet. The YMCA encourages families to eat smaller well-balanced portions of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks and to stay active in play, various sport leagues, and swimming. Huge thanks to Gwen Ruppert –  YMCA Interim CEO, Sarah Martinez – YMCA Instructor, and all of the parents of the children.