According to the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, 25% of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders in San Mateo County are overweight. The 2003 California Healthy Kids Healthy also found that 71% of children in San Mateo County do not eat the recommended amount of vegetables per day, 48 % do not eat the recommended amount of fruit, and 65% drink at least one serving of soda pop per day. This section is a resource for you and your family to eat healthy and be active. This section includes:

• quick and healthy recipes for your family
• links to community events
• a list of programs in the county that offer fun physical activiites in your community,
  
• local breastfeeding resources.
  

Websource:

Blueprint for Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action