Physical Wellness

Physical Wellness In The News

February 9, 2012

The SAF is excited to announce new support for Grand Rapids Public Schools students to be active and stay healthy. Funding this year's basketball, track and cross country programs for all district elementary schools, the SAF hopes more children will have greater opportunities for physical activity and at a younger age.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

The 2011 Surveillance Update of Michigan's Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program reflects that 80% of youth did not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The report also indicates just 31% of youth surveyed participate in physical education classes on a daily basis and only 47% were physically active for at least 60 minutes per day on five or more of the past seven days. These behaviors put kids at risk of overweight and obesity and subsequently developing any of a number of chronic diseases.

Physical Wellness