ADA's Project Power - Reducing Childhood Obesity at Household Level

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The American Diabetes Association brings together people living with diabetes, their families, as well as caregivers and medical staff to help those affected by the disease. The organization also educates the public about the disease and conducts research studies to find treatment. ADA has numerous community initiatives, such as Project Power, which uses education and fun activities to bring together kids who are at risk of type 2 diabetes as well as their families to teach them how to embrace healthy living.

With the rate of childhood obesity in America on a steady increase, many children are increasingly at risk of contracting type 2 diabetes and other lifestyle diseases. ADA, through Project Power initiative, reaches out to communities across the U.S. to slow down the rates of childhood obesity through nutrition education, health promotion, increased physical activity, and family involvement. The initiative targets both elementary and middle-aged school children. Project Power encourages families to adopt healthy behaviors at the household level and participate in building a healthy future.