THE PROGRAM
PE4Me is a local childhood obesity prevention program offered through the St. Joseph Health System and the Orange County Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (CA4, AAP). PE4ME addresses the rising trends in childhood obesity and overweight through its school-based intervention model.
The mission of the program is to
improve the health and physical
fitness of children through physical and nutritional education activities and to ensure children have access to a medical home.
Obese children face increased risk of developing…
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Heart DiseaseHigh Blood Pressure
- Stroke
- Arthritis-Related Disabilities
- Depression
- Sleep Disorders
- Some Cancers
…if their obesity remains unmanaged.
By improving the physical fitness and overall health of participating students, we can enhance their academic performance, self esteem, and promote an overall healthier lifestyle that can carry them into adulthood.
For more information, visit www.healthyforlifeonline.org
