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This joint resolution designates the fourth week in April of each year as "Every Kid Healthy Week" in New Jersey in order to promote healthy lifestyles choices for New Jersey's children and draw attention to the risks of childhood obesity. New Jersey is no exception to the nation-wide obesity crisis. Roughly 94,000 New Jersey children between the ages of 10 and 17 are considered obese, and an estimated 82,000 high school students in the State are considered overweight. Each of these children are at risk for developing a wide variety of physical and mental illnesses, such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and depression, all of which limit their ability to achieve life-long dreams and ambitions. Moreover, the increased healthcare costs associated with obesity are directly thrust upon New Jersey's taxpayers, typically in the form of Medicaid and Medicare contributions. In response, "Every Kid Healthy Week" was established as a part of a national movement to help schools and parents promote healthy lifestyle choices for their children. During this week, schools are encouraged to partner with parents and health clubs to help encourage kids to eat healthy and stay active. By inspiring today's youth to live healthy, "Every Kid Healthy Week" will benefit every child and taxpayer in New Jersey.

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Tennille McCoy (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 02/01/2024)

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