Obesity Monitor

Over the past 8 or so months, I’ve become something of a football fan.  It’s hard not to be in my house, with two men (my boyfriend and our roommate) constantly controlling the remote all weekend.  We were all watching the Steelers this weekend when I saw a promotion for NFL Play 60, 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.” 

This program is a refreshing look inside the NFL and a stark contrast to the ridiculous celebratory end zone dancing, dirty fouls and general testosterone-driven debauchery on the football field.  I am a fan of the “Did You Know” section, which offers up a few surprising tidbits of information that may just get you off the computer and outside.  Better yet, take your kids with you, as childhood obesity now affects 1 out of 3 children in the U.S.   That’s a huge and scary number.  Once you’ve had your 60 minutes of activity, take some time to look at what NFL Play 60 is doing with the community.  There is a Super Bowl contest, a Kids’ Day at The NFL Experience, school visits and festivals. 

NFL Play 60 has partnered with some impressive names, such as The American Heart Association, Nike and The United Way, among others.   Donations are taken through the site.