Childhood Obesity

Monday, September 13, 2010

Samaritan on Main
663 East Main Street
Ashland, OH 44805

Childhood obesity is a vast growing problem, more than tripling in the past 30 years. Join Dr. Troy Smurawa of Akron Children’s Youth Fitness and Future Fitness as he discusses this on-going health crisis. The presentation is free and open to the public. Please call 419-207-2563 to register.

According to the CDC, caloric imbalance, a state in which more calories are consumed than used, is the root cause of obesity. Genetic, behavioral and environmental factors contribute to the condition as well. Childhood obesity causes immediate and long-term health concerns.




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