Celebrate with 'fun, food and fitness'

African-American 8-year-old girls and their parents are invited to shape a new program called "Fun, Food and Fitness."  The program will be geared toward helping girls eat healthy and stay active as they grow. 

"Getting kids and their parents to talk about what matters to them is key to planning a program that can actually help kids adopt healthier behaviors," said Dr. Tom Baranowski, a CNRC behavioral scientist and Baylor professor of pediatrics.  

"Their ideas and comments will help us make Fun, Food and Fitness interesting and engaging enough that young girls will want to participate in the program and do the planned activities," he said.

To get involved in a discussion group, call Janice, (713) 798-6763 or e-mail baranow@bcm.tmc.edu