Nutrition and Physical Activity
The American Cancer Society working in coordination with our statewide coalition, Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan is dedicated to reducing childhood obesity in Michigan through strategic policy initiatives while working with state government leaders. HKHM is comprised of executive-level decision makers from more than 120 organizations statewide dedicated to addressing childhood obesity and improving the health of Michigan’s youngest residents. These organizations represent government, public and private sectors, school districts, health care and non-profit organizations.
Over the past 30 years, obesity rates have continued to increase rapidly across all age groups. Among children ages 6 -11, the national rate of childhood obesity has quadrupled. In Michigan, nearly $3 billion is spent in annual medical costs treating obese adults. If these trends continue, the children of Michigan may be the first generation to not have a longer life span than their parents.
Unless specifically noted otherwise, the Society, and not ACS CAN, is conducting the activities described on this page.
