Fredericktown 4th grade students participated in a physical activity and
nutrition program (Sponsored by United Way, Knox County Health Dept.
and the YMCA) during the months of October and November. All students
received a free exercise ball and learned great tips about how to get fit
and eat the correct portion size of the right foods. The program
culminated with an essay contest.
Crunch Out Obesity was created to help kids and families realize the
importance of getting fit and eating the rights foods with the correct portion.
 33% of Knox County 3rd graders were considered overweight or obese in
2010.
 More than 1 in 3 children (ages 10-17) in Ohio are overweight due to lack
of exercise and the intake of unhealthy foods.
 By 2018 obesity rates in Ohio will surpass 50% of the population.
 This is the first generation that may not outlive their parents.
Congratulations to Taylor Thorne, Callie Carpenter, Luke Overholt and
Carter Mull as this year’s Crunch Out Obesity essay contest winners! The
students were to explain how the Crunch Out Obesity program has
improved their health through physical activity and better nutritional
habits. This year’s Fredericktown overall winner was Carter Mull!
PRIZES: One Knox County winner will receive a three-month family
membership to the YMCA. One student per school district will receive a onemonth family membership as the district winner. One student per class will
receive a pair of YMCA day passes.
A countywide celebration will occur on Saturday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. at
the Mount Vernon YMCA.