Like many others I watched the very exciting Super Bowl XLIII this past Sunday. I enjoyed the game alot and living not far from Pittsburgh, I was on the edge of my seat most of the game. The final few minutes had me a little nervous but very pleased with the end result. Congratulations to the Steelers for their sixth Super Bowl win!
I believe I'm like most people and look forward to seeing the Super Bowl commercials along with the game. I watched most of the commercials during the game but a couple stood out to me. I was very happy to see the United Way and NFL Play 60 commercials and excited to see that the NFL and United Way are addressing the childhood obesity problem that is currently going on. In case you didn't see them or don't remember them, here is a YouTube video of the United Way PSA:
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity among children has nearly doubled in the last decade. Alarmingly, more than 9 million children in the United States are either obese or overweight, and studies show today's children are not getting the necessary exercise and activity for effective weight management and good health. As a result, more and more United Ways are supporting and promoting programs that help youth make positive nutritional and behavioral choices.*
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As you can see from the paragraph above childhood obesity is a serious problem that deserves serious attention. I think the text-to-donate concept is a convenient way to allow people to make a difference in the lives of children and be a part of the solution to the problem. I have used this service personally and it was quick, convenient and painless. I donated the $5.00 that this service is set up for and this service also allows you to make up to 5 donations of $5.00 if you choose to do so. The $5.00 donation is added to your wireless phone bill. They also provide information about the service on the web. Click Here for the link or to make a donation online.
Here is the Mission Statement found on the NFL Play 60 website:
NFL PLAY 60
Our mission: As a brand and leader that believes in the power of sport, the promise of young fans and whose players embody health and fitness; the NFL and its Clubs are committed to reversing the effects of the childhood obesity epidemic. NFL PLAY 60 is a national youth health and fitness campaign focused on increasing the wellness of young fans by encouraging them to be active for at least 60 minutes a day. To learn how to get your children involved, visit NFLRUSH.com.
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Whether you decide to make a donation or just take action personally, together we can help reverse the childhood obesity problem and help the younger generations to make healthier choices and live healthier lifestyles. I would like to thank the NFL and United Way for taking action to help in the fight against childhood obesity and being an inspiration to others to promote healthier lifestyle choices in today's youth.
Sources: NFL.com , NFLRUSH.com , LiveUnited.org*
Brian Francis,CNC
www.herbalfix.biz
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