Energy Balance

Our mission is to try to help reduce obesity – especially childhood obesity – by 2015.

Energy Balance: It’s a simple equation. It’s about balancing the calories we consume as part of a healthy diet with the calories we expend by physical activity.

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., President and CEO

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

www.rwjf.org

"Reversing the national obesity epidemic will require sustained support and engagement across all sectors. Communities, schools, government, industry and philanthropy all have an essential role to play in improving nutrition and increasing physical activities, both of which are critical to making all communities healthier."

Susan Finn, President and CEO

American Council for Fitness & Nutrition

www.acfn.org

"To fight childhood obesity, physical education alone isn’t enough, and nutrition education by itself doesn’t do the whole job. It’s time to break down the silos that exist between fitness and nutrition. We believe it takes a commitment in both areas to truly combat this epidemic."

Shannon Miller, Gymnast

Olympic Medal Winner

www.shannonmillerfoundation.com/marathon.htm

"All kids yearn for a sense of control over their lives. So kids naturally feel energized when they realize that they have personal control over their eating and exercise habits. I look to the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation as a resource to teach children these basics of healthy living—calories in and calories out—and inspire them to live in this balanced way."

Christine Fanning, Executive Director

The Outdoor Foundation

www.outdoorfoundation.org

"The Outdoor Foundation looks forward to working with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and its members to help build future generations of healthy children – combining nutrition, sports and outdoor recreation."