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Native children have the highest obesity rates of any other group. There has been some progress in recent years. But a Journal of the American Medical Association study found in 2010 that obesity declined for all groups except Native American children. The NB3 Foundation is organizing a National Day of Native Youth Health and Fitness on November 13th. What kind of conversations should we be having with our kids about staying fit and healthy?
Guests:
Justin Kii Huenemann (Diné) – president and CEO of the Notah Begay III Foundation
Stacy Hammer (Lower Sioux Indian Community) – registered dietitian, diabetes program coordinator and title VI director for the Lower Sioux Health Care Center
Olivia Roanhorse (Navajo) – director of Native Strong
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Candace Dayaz says
Awesome listen. It’s such an important topic and a lot of people shy away from it. I’m glad to see someone taking a stance. It’s important that all of our kids get exercise, not just some. Thanks for sharing!