"Eat Smart, Move More"
A community health initiative against childhood obesity

Over the past three decades, the US childhood obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers (2-5) and adolescents (12-19); it has more than tripled for children aged 6-11. Approximately 9 million children over 6 years old are considered obese.

Chaired by Morris Area key community leaders, who are passionate about encouraging children and their families to "eat smart and move more", the Partnership resulted from the first Morris Area Anti-Obesity Summit.

"Move more" in the Great Outdoors!
Morris County has the most extensive park system in the State of New Jersey. Click here to visit Morris County Parks.

Keep track of your health!
Are you on a quest to get healthy? Keep track of your diet and exercise goals at FitDay.com.

Mayor's Wellness Campaign
Morris County Mayors Meet the Challenge

Across New Jersey, people suffer from obesity-related conditions. Recent studies predict that the current generation of children in America may have shorter life expectancies than their parents. Billions are being spent on obesity-related illnesses. If we do not work to reduce childhood and adult obesity in New Jersey, we will face a crisis.

New Jersey has the nation's highest incidence of obesity among low income kids aged 2-5 years old. 57% of New Jersey residents are obese or overweight, and in 2001, medical expenses for treating problems related to obesity in our state totaled $2.3 billion.

The ultimate goal of the MWC is to equip mayors and other key leaders with the tools to improve health and the quality of life while reducing obesity-related health care costs.