“Our state’s childhood obesity rate is one of the highest in the country,” said Anna Wright, one of the medical students. “We wanted to spread awareness to children and their families about how to enjoy themselves throughout Halloween and the following holiday season while still prioritizing their health.”
The students hand-wrote notes with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on portion control, limiting sugar, exercise recommendations, safety tips and more, packaging them with student-donated items such as adhesive bandages, toothbrushes, toys and masks. The bags were distributed through the hospital’s Mapp Child and Family Life Program.
“We wanted to encourage families to make small changes that will leave a lasting difference on their health,” Wright said.
