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The Weight of The Nation

The public is invited to join us for a local screening of
THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION

To win, we have to lose. The four-part HBO Documentary Films series, The Weight of The Nation, explores the obesity epidemic in America. Three years in the making, The Weight of the Nation is a four-part documentary series, featuring case studies and interviews with leading experts and with individuals and families struggling with obesity.  The series spotlights the facts and myths of this urgent public health issue, showing how obesity affects the health of the nation and cripples the health care system – and what individuals and communities can do.
For more information about the HBO Series, visit The Weight of the Nation.

To attend a local screening, please see the details below:

Anchorage

When: Wed., May 23, 2012, 12 noon to 1pm

What: Screening of the third documentary in the series, Children in Crisis.

Location: Anchorage, Providence Health Park, Cancer Center, 3851 Piper Street, Media Rooms U-2281 & U-2285
(Parking is available in the garage or across the street.)

Contact: Karol Fink at 907-269-3457

Juneau

When: Monday, June 4, 2012, 7 pm - 9 pm

What: Previewing segments from all 4 parts of the documentary
Part 1 – Consequences, Part 2 – Choices, Part 3 – Children in Crisis, and Part 4 – Challenges

Location: Juneau, Centennial Hall, Egan Room

Contact: Janice Gray at 907-465-8670


Alaska Is a big state
with a big Problem

About 3 of every 10 Alaska kids are overweight.

Obese kids are more likely to grow up to be obese adults. Obese adults are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain cancers.

We can fix this

People who are physically active as children tend to be physically active as adults.

Physical activity and play help us maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risks of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, cancer and more. Kids who are physically active are more likely to do better in school. Families who play together can become closer.