About Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan
Over the past 30 years, obesity rates have continued to increase rapidly across all age groups. Among children ages 6 -11, the national rate of childhood obesity has quadrupled. In Michigan, nearly $3 billion is spent in annual medical costs treating obese adults. If these trends continue, the children of Michigan may be the first generation to not have a longer life span than their parents.
Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan (HKHM) emerged with an obesity prevention policy prioritization effort in late 2007. In 2008, HKHM transformed into a coalition dedicated to reducing childhood obesity in Michigan through strategic policy initiatives and a campaign was launched to concurrently address its six highest priority policy issues. The coalition is now comprised of decision makers from more than 200 organizations statewide, representing government, non-profits, and public and private sectors.
HKHM continues to grow, and look for new members and partner organizations. Our collaboration is an excellent avenue to deliver one, clear message to state leaders about the importance and impact obesity has on the state. Through our strong partnerships, we have opportunity to move forward on key policy priorities impacting childhood obesity than we would acting individually.
How will the coalition continue to address childhood obesity?
Sign up to support HKHM and receive periodic updates from the coalition.
Healthy Kids, Healthy Michigan (HKHM) emerged with an obesity prevention policy prioritization effort in late 2007. In 2008, HKHM transformed into a coalition dedicated to reducing childhood obesity in Michigan through strategic policy initiatives and a campaign was launched to concurrently address its six highest priority policy issues. The coalition is now comprised of decision makers from more than 200 organizations statewide, representing government, non-profits, and public and private sectors.
HKHM continues to grow, and look for new members and partner organizations. Our collaboration is an excellent avenue to deliver one, clear message to state leaders about the importance and impact obesity has on the state. Through our strong partnerships, we have opportunity to move forward on key policy priorities impacting childhood obesity than we would acting individually.
How will the coalition continue to address childhood obesity?
- HKHM has determined a five-year strategic policy plan. Each year the coalition identifies priorities to focus on for the year.
- HKHM continues to grow its membership and increase involvement in the fight against childhood obesity.
- The coalition is focused on educating organizations, community members, and elected officials of their policy initiatives.
Sign up to support HKHM and receive periodic updates from the coalition.