Williamsville students learn it's 'Fun 2B Fit'

Country Parkway and Heim Elementary School students in Williamsville recently participated in Univera Healthcare's Fun 2B Fit program, which is a school-based initiative encouraging children and their families to make healthier food choices by trying new foods, increasing their level of physical activity, shopping for healthy foods and preparing meals together.

Fun 2B Fit was created by Univera Healthcare to combat childhood obesity and is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the New York State Learning Standards. According to the American Obesity Association, of six to 11 year olds, 30 percent are classified as overweight and 15 percent are considered obese.

A total of 260 third graders between the two schools participated in a physical activity lesson entitled "Why it's Fun 2B Fit as part of Fun 2B Fit."