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Obesity Discussion · 10-01-06, 01:33 PM

lay Fit' Hopes To Curb Indiana Child Obesity

POSTED: 4:47 pm EDT September 30, 2006
UPDATED: 5:39 pm EDT September 30, 2006

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INDIANAPOLIS -- About 30 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 are overweight, and experts say that trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

The Indianapolis Children’s Museum and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have teamed up to fight the trend.

A new program, called "Play Fit," debuted on Saturday. Areas were set up all around the museum to promote healthy eating and exercise in children.

Dancing, a jump rope demonstration and a stroller fit demonstration showed how parents can be good role models for their children.

"Play Fit" is a four-year initiative funded by Anthem at a cost of $200,000. The next "Play Fit" activity day at the museum is Nov. 18.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,955 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Play Fit childhood obesity event November 18, 2006 Indianapolis, Indiana lay Fit' Hopes To Curb Indiana Child Obesity POSTED: 4:47 pm EDT September 30, 2006 UPDATED: 5:39 pm EDT September 30, 2006 Email This Story \| Print This Story Sign Up for Breaking News Alerts INDIANAPOLIS -- About 30 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 are overweight, and experts say that trend is showing no signs of slowing down. The Indianapolis Children’s Museum and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have teamed up to fight the trend. A new program, called "Play Fit," debuted on Saturday. Areas were set up all around the museum to promote healthy eating and exercise in children. Dancing, a jump rope demonstration and a stroller fit demonstration showed how parents can be good role models for their children. "Play Fit" is a four-year initiative funded by Anthem at a cost of $200,000. The next "Play Fit" activity day at the museum is Nov. 18. Childhood Obesity Event __________________