Health

The Mighty Milers program keeps kids up and running
by Corina Ciubotaru

Obesity is a growing concern all over the world and we are constantly being told what to eat, where the fattest people are and that being slim is the only way you can truly enjoy your life. Not many foundations or programs are doing anything though, expect for studies, and most of us are left wondering how we can lose weight and gain happiness, at least for our children if there is no hope left for us. The Mighty Milers program is trying to do just that: 20,000 kids have joined and are running three times a week in their schools, about 20 laps or the equivalent of a mile and they love every minute of it. Jogging is a great way to lose weight and get stronger bones, but for these kids it's also fun because they get to do it with their friends, compete and win prizes for their progress. They also lose weight and become more energetic and the creators of this program hope that jogging will become a lifetime hobby for them and that the next generation will be healthier and fitter. Obesity is a major health risk for people all over the world and it can lead to other diseases such as diabetes and heart problems. Unhealthy food eating habits and lack of physical exercise are what trigger obesity and it's better to educate kids so that they won't become overweight adults than assault them with diets later on, when they become teenagers and start to worry about their looks.

related story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071021/ap_on_he_me/fitness_mighty_milers;_ylt=At.Tyb_wGkfjVFZTcCH.FTSs0NUE

by Corina Ciubotaru for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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