SAN MATEO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK CELEBRATES HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING
San Mateo, CA—The San Mateo County Health Services Agency is celebrating National Public Health Week April 7-12. This year's theme is "Getting in Shape for the Future: Healthy Eating and Active Living."
Approximately two-thirds of all American adults are overweight or obese, and the proportion of children who are overweight has tripled since 1980. This epidemic is not limited to any particular age, race, ethnic group or gender. These national statistics are comparable to those of San Mateo County's population.
According to Dr. Sam Stebbins, Deputy Health Officer, the keys to successful activity and exercise are as follows:
- Pick something fun that you want to do on a regular basis.
- Don't link exercise and weight loss—Even if you never lose a pound, a more active day will improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
The public is invited to attend the following county-sponsored Public Health Week events:
Cooking Demonstration
San Mateo Medical Center cafeteria
222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo
Tuesday, April 8, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Contact: (650) 573-2033
"Pediatric Obesity in San Mateo County," a talk by Dr. Michael Greenberg
San Mateo County Health Services building, Rooms A/B
225 37th Avenue, San Mateo
Wednesday, April 9, noon - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: (650) 573-2033
Health Fair-health testing, giveaways, and snacks
Serramonte Center
Daly City
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: (650) 573-2033
San Mateo County Obesity Conference
Mount Alverno Conference Center
3910 Bret Harte Drive, Redwood City
Wednesday, April 30, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $35
Contact: (650) 573-2303
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