Proclamation'
WHEREAS, September 2024 marks the 14th Annual National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino, along with its community partners, Chino Valley Unified School District, Chino Valley YMCA, and Focus on Youth Collaborative work to prioritize the health and well-being of Chino's children by supporting programs, such as Healthy Chino, Healthy Chino Kids, Healthy Family Day, and Chino Valley Unified School District Health Center; and WHEREAS, the City of Chino works in conjunction with youth sports leagues to provide space for physical activities and team sports for children in the community; and WHEREAS, the prevalence of children 2-19 years old with obesity in the United States was 19.7% between 2017-2020, affecting one in five school-aged children; and WHEREAS, obese children are more likely to become obese adults and are more at risk for associated adult chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and stroke; obesity prevalence is 12.7% among 2 to 5-year-olds, 20.7% among 6 to 11-year-olds, and 22.2% among 12 to 19-year-olds; and
WHEREAS, participating in physical activity is important for children and teens as it can have beneficial effects; not only on body weight, but also on blood pressure, bone strength, and mental well-being; and
WHEREAS, proper nutrition is important for youth as it impacts their physical and mental health, body weight, and is important in the prevention of chronic diseases; and WHEREAS, childhood obesity is preventable, yet does not appear to be declining.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHINO, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2024 as:
"NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH"
and urge all residents to take advantage of the programs and services that are available in the City of Chino.
PRESENTED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, Mayor
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NATALIE GONZAGA, City Clerk