http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120826/NEWS04/708269881

The Fit-N-Fun Fair hosted by Lewis County Public Health in Lowville, NY is a great health intervention activity in Lewis County.  It provides a fun way for kids and their families to learn about eating healthy and leading active lives.  By surrounding these topics with the excitement of a fair, kids and their families are more apt to learn about the important aspects of healthy living.  Prevention at this early stage in life is imperative for an overall decrease in sickness and injury.  Knowing how to take care of one's body from the get-go prevents children from being sucked into the obesity endemic with its associated diabetes and cardiovascular issues.  It also helps children stay more protected from trauma, the number one cause of death in this age group.  I think this fair is an excellent idea and should be a part of every community.