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Childhood Obesity News - First annual "Run for the Young" aims to fight childhood obesity - WKYC-TV

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CLEVELAND– Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran hospitals are partnering with Lesjak Planning Corporation to host the first Run for the Young, a 5K Run, 3K Walk and 1 Mile Kids Run, on Saturday, June 28, at Crocker Park in Westlake. All race proceeds will be donated to the cities of Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake to help support youth wellness programs. One in three children in the United States is classified as overweight or obese, a number that has tripled since 1970. It is estimated that the chance of remaining overweight as an adult is 20 percent at 4 years of age, but jumps to 80 percent for adolescents, putting our youth at high risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. In the 3K walk, the top three men and women will receive awards. Entry fees for advance registration are $18 for the 5K run, $15 for the 3K walk and $8 for the one-mile Kids Run. Read Childhood Obesity

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