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HEALTHY U ON FACEBOOK: “Y” You Should Be a Friend
Are you a fan of reducing childhood obesity in New Jersey? If you’re not already, you can be! You can join the fight against obesity. It’s as easy as typing “Healthy U” on Facebook to show your support for over 18,000 New Jersey children who are exercising more, eating better, and learning healthy lifestyles.
Healthy U, a partnership between the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, is the nation’s largest and most coordinated, evidence based, after school childhood obesity prevention program. Healthy U is a fun, innovative, and evidence-based program that is being taught at 380 YMCA after-school sites across New Jersey.
“We decided to launch a Facebook page to engage the thousands of individuals that are closely involved and committed to making Healthy U a successful initiative,” said Gary D. Graham, Executive Director, New Jersey YMCA State Alliance. “The Healthy U Facebook page will become another avenue for YMCA staff trainers to maintain a close relationship with participating children, parents, care givers, and fans.”
“The new Healthy U Facebook page will enable everyone participating in Healthy U, and those who support the initiative, to discuss their experiences and give feedback about the program,” said Larry Altman, Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. “Using Facebook, one of the largest social media sites in the world, to promote Healthy U is an innovative way to engage participants and fans as well as increase awareness of the program.”
To learn more visit Facebook.com and search “Healthy U.”
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