M.E.M.O.R.Y.

through Music Education & Movement Obesity is Reduced in Youth

Childhood Obesity is a major epedemic in the United States. Over 30% of children are considered overweight and childhood obesity had doubled in the last 25 years. Factors such as Television, video games, and the reduction in physical education programs in school contribute to this problem. A recent study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that obesity has reduced the average life-span of Americans by 4-9months. Through the M.E.M.O.R.Y program, I hope to educate children to maintain a healthier lifestyle. It's simple.....let's move!!! Making music, marching, dancing, and making healthy food choices will all contribute to a better lifestyle.

Presentations:

Links:

New Food Pyramid

Houston Marathon Kids

Get Moving Houston

Pin Oak Middle

Mayo Clinic

American Obesity Association

West Houston Charter

Food & Nutrition Resource Center

Carillion Elem

The U.S. Surgeon General, Richard  Carmona, promotes Healty Choices  in  Schools across  America www.surgeongeneral.gov

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Lamkin Elem

Pineforest Elem

Kingwood College Kid Care

Miss Houston 2008

If you would like to schedule a presentation please contact: Tammye Markle info@misshoustontexas.org tammye@missmontgomerycounty.org 936.597.8499 or 832.715.3327

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