Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity & Chronic Disease
Obesity is second only to tobacco as a cause of preventable death in the United States—1 in 3 children and 2 in 3 adults are overweight or obese. The medical and social consequences are far reaching and profound.
ETR offers a number of high-quality educational materials addressing nutrition, weight management and obesity and has piloted innovative programs that explore the power of better fitness to transform lives.
Some of our many projects and products that address these critical health areas include:
- The HealthSmart comprehensive health curriculum for grades K-12
- A wellness case manager program for alternative school youth that provides individual help in creating and following a personal plan to improve eating and fitness
- A physical education program that helps youth prepare to meet state fitness standards
- Evaluation services for school-based programs intended to boost healthy eating and activity habits
- Resources on chronic disease management and prevention that give people practical and easy-to-understand information and action steps on how they can improve these conditions.
