In 2012, the National Institute of Health launched the “We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition)” initiative to help children stay at a healthy weight by encouraging healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced time in front of a television or computer screen. In support of this initiative, BAPS Charities hosted Children’s Health and Safety Day across North America and spread the message of healthy living to children and their families to help curb obesity and promote healthy eating habits from the early years of childhood. BAPS Charities’ volunteers worked in tandem with local pediatricians, nutritionists, dentists, and nurses to teach children about hygiene, healthy living, and physical activity.
| Center | Jersey City, NJ |
| Date |
October 7, 2012 |
| Time | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| No. of Participants | 112 |
| No. of Healthcare professionals & specialists |
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| List of Services provided |
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| Opinions |
I loved the fire truck session. The professionals gave us a very good training for our children regarding fire hazards and how to react during fire emergencies. The children’s behavior was excellent and they listened very attentively. It is not easy to allow a child to understand the I will change my eating habits because I eat too much junk food and that will affect my health in the future. I liked the reduce screen time session. From now on, I am going to reduce my time for watching the TV and do things to make my health better! -Bhavika Patel, Child Attendee |
