University of Phoenix Helps Students Get a
Head Start on Healthy Habits
PROBLEM: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity sites that thereis a 70% chance of overweight adolescents becoming overweight or obese adults. The chances increase to 80% if one or more of the parents are overweight or obese. This strong association between childhood obesity and adult obesity creates an obvious need to focus attention on habit change, nutrition, and exercise during childhood (when habits are being formed and are easier to correct).
SOLUTION: Since it is never too early to learn the value of living a healthy lifestyle, University of Phoenix is teaching a Head Start class at Rogers Elementary School simple activities and nutrition tips on Wednesday, September 30. In addition to discussing healthier living tips with almost 20 pre-k students, the University will also be donating wellness totes that contain jump ropes, pedometers, water bottles, fruit, nutritional charts and children’s books that showcase healthy and fun activities.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30 10 a.m.
WHERE: Rogers Elementary School 110 S Circle Dr.
WHY: “Teaching children about healthy lifestyles and the simple activities, choices and habits that can be associated with this is important,” said Brittany Nielson, University of Phoenix – Colorado Springs campus director. “Healthier habits are crucial to their future, and University of Phoenix is happy to share these simple tips with students.” Brittany Nielson, University of Phoenix – Colorado Springs campus.
WHO: University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. During the quarter ending May 31, 2009, 420,700 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.
Community Partnership for Child Development is a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive early childhood development and family programs for families with children prenatal through age five. CPCD currently serves more than 1,700 children each year through Early Head Start, Head Start, and the Colorado Preschool Program. CPCD primarily serves families living in poverty or who have children with special needs.
*The above media release was written and distributed by University of Phoenix and Cramer-Krasselt.
CONTACT: Michael Neustedter, Communications Manager
719.884.1414 ext. 233 miken@cpcd.org
