In 2012, the National Institute of Health launched the “We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition)” initiative to help children stay at a healthy weight by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced time in front of a television or computer screen. In support of this initiative, BAPS Charities hosted Children’s Health and Safety Day across North America and spread the message of healthy living to children and their families to help curb obesity and promote healthy eating habits from the early years of childhood. BAPS Charities’ volunteers worked in tandem with local pediatricians, nutritionists, dentists, and nurses to teach children about hygiene, healthy living, and physical activity.
| Center | Clifton, NJ |
| Date |
June 16, 2012 |
| Time | 9:00 am-2:30 pm |
| No. of Participants | 200 |
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| Opinions |
“The health and safety day really helped me gain knowledge on different ways to treat different types of health situations. If I learned so much in one health and safety event, going to another one would assure twice as much fun and knowledge! I can’t wait till next year!” – Maithili Patel (12-year old) “We should have this event every single year. This is really helpful, not only for a child, but parents also. Thank you BAPS Charities for hosting such a wonderful event that encouraged my child and even us parents to live an active lifestyle and join together to “Let’s Move!”” – Pooja Khandhar (parent) “I think this is a wonderful initiative. Safety and prevention is paramount for our children and this venue very much captured that essence. I noticed that there was a whole range of health professions here and everyone was able to present a keen insight into ways we can protect our children, and actually teaching them at a young age to be safe.” – Peter Foltis (Director-Skin Care, L’Oreal) |
