TACKLING NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GAPS
What We Know
1 in 5 U.S. children live in food insecurity. Most young people fall short of nutrition recommendations for dairy, fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Access to nutrient- rich foods must be prioritized. Children face critical nutrition deficiencies.
There is a crisis in physical activity.
Schools are a proven solution.
Uniquely positioned to address these gaps . 55M Students, 180 days/year. School setting: Equitable access to healthy meals, safe places to play and learn.
Fewer than 1 in 4 U.S. children meet daily activity guidelines. U.S. earns a D- . Nearly 60% of kids lack daily PE, with lifelong consequences.
GENYOUth’s 2024 Annual Report
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