Two out of three adults are overweight or obese. One out of three children are overweight or obese.
86 children from Bullock and Macon counties participated in the Body Quest program for 17 weeks. At the end of the 17 weeks, the students were choosing more fruits and vegetables. A common statement among the participants was, "These vegetables taste great!".
The Body Quest initiative encourages children to make healthier food choices, like fruits and vegetables. Body Quest is a part of the Nutrition Education Program, or NEP.
NEP helps persons eligible for food assistance make health food choices on a budget and stay physically active.
The Nutrition Education Program FY13 Report Auburn University