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Obesity is everywhere. It is in the workplace, in the parks, on the streets, in our children's schools, and most likely, in our own homes.
The Bronx has been recently named the unhealthiest city in New York State. In response to this, WSPT has put together a FREE Diabetes Prevention & Management seminar.
The District Public Health Offices have obtained statistics from Head Start Programs all over the South Bronx. Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. These are just a few of their findings:
Obesity and overweight are common in residents of all ages in the South Bronx.
· Nearly 1 in 3 children in Head Start programs is obese, and almost half are overweight
or obese.
· Nearly 1 in 4 children in public elementary schools is obese, and nearly 4 in 10 are
overweight or obese.
· About 1 in 6 public high school students is obese, and more than 1 in 3 is overweight
or obese.
· One in 4 adults is obese, and 2 in 3 are overweight or obese.
With excess body fat comes diabetes and other health conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.
Please join us on Wednesday April 7, 2010 at 7pm in our office to learn to make changes starting today. |
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On April 7, 2010, WSPT will host a Diabetes information health seminar. We at WSPT has been angered by the news report and this is our way of trying to make a change.
Learn to modify your lifestyle by making simple changes. Treat yourself to longevity!
Evening classes begin Thursday April 29, 2010 @ 7pm
Day classes begin Friday April 30, 2010 @ 12pm
RSVP Now 718-409-9444! |
We have all heard the mantra, "lose weight and feel great with diet and exercise." We are definitely believers and because of that, WSPT is offering fitness at your fingertips. During the Transitions course, students are welcome to have discounted rates for the Gym/Pool Memberships, Personal Training, and are welcome to join our Boot Camp!