Proclamation®
WHEREAS, September 2026 marks the 16th 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, approximately 15.2 million youth ages 2-19 years old in the U.S. have obesity; and
WHEREAS, children with obesity are significantly more likely to become adults with obesity and face an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and stroke; 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 all 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, I, EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHINO, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2026 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 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, Mayor ATTEST:
NATALIE GONZAGA, City Clerk