Thought Leaders

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

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., 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 Gold Medal Winner
http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/

 "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."
 

Paul Pierce
Captain of the Boston Celtics
President of the Truth Fund
www.truthonhealth.org
www.paulpierce.net

"I’m excited about working with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation to help motivate and educate young people and their families on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. It’s great to collaborate efforts so we can work as a team to impact the issues surrounding the childhood obesity epidemic and inspire kids to be active, eat healthy, and make healthy lifestyle choices."