With the proportion of overweight children in the United States tripling over the past three decades, the West Virginia University Extension Service, West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), and KONAMI have teamed up to organize the summit to promote collaboration and develop a referral base for coordinated prevention and treatment of childhood obesity statewide.
While regional winners from all over West Virginia are competing for scholarships and other prizes at the DanceDanceRevolution public school championship tournament, the Childhood Obesity Summit will simultaneously showcase:
Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director of the President?s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
Joanne Grossi, Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and a representative from the Let?s Move campaign
Dr. Michael Dansinger, nutrition doctor from NBC?s popular television show, ?The Biggest Loser?
Several state-level speakers
School teacher Carrie Swidecki, attempting to break the Guinness Book World Record for the ?Longest Marathon on a Dance / Rhythm Game.? Carrie will attempt to play DanceDanceRevolution for 16 hours straight!
?The West Virginia Childhood Obesity Summit, complemented by the DanceDanceRevolution tournaments, hosted by KONAMI aligns precisely with the goals of the Let?s Move campaign,? said Joanne Grossi, Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. ?I?m personally passionate about the subject of wellness and obesity prevention. Health and Human Services has a wide range of programs to help highlight the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles, and the dialogue at the summit suggests now is the time to do even more to help our children be more active.?
?The popularity of DanceDanceRevolution in West Virginia is reshaping our youths? mindset regarding what constitutes physical activity,? said Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor of West Virginia. ?As more and more children are exposed to the healthy revolution, this fun and easy activity is dancing its way into their lives. I am proud of the positive impact DanceDanceRevolution is having on family time with children and adults across the state.?
KONAMI President Shinji Hirano is excited for the future of the campaign. ?This is the third tournament we?ve brought to a public school system in the U.S. and DanceDanceRevolution is being integrated into P.E. programs across the country as a result of our work. We plan to continue our push to help encourage today?s youth to lead more active and healthier lifestyles in a way that works best for them.?
The 2011 DanceDanceRevolution West Virginia State Championship Tournament and Childhood Obesity Summit details are as follows:
State Championship Tournament:
Date: July 27 at 1 p.m. EDT
Location: Embassy Suites; 300 Court Street Charleston, WV 25301
Childhood Obesity Summit:
Date: July 27 & 28 [at noon and 9 a.m. EDT, respectively]
Location: Embassy Suites; 300 Court Street Charleston, WV 25301
Additional Program Support
?It?s great to see kids passionate about fitness and health. The popular TV show, ?The Biggest Loser? may deal with adults, but it?s so important to instill the values of health and wellness early on. I feel very fortunate to help KONAMI spread this message to kids. Prevention is the best medicine.?
-Dr. Michael Dansinger, MD (Nutrition doctor from NBC?s The Biggest Loser)
?Everyone has a role to play in the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity; however, many times efforts are not coordinated effectively. The purpose of this Childhood Obesity Summit, in conjunction with the DDR tournament, is to unite healthcare, community organizations, education and policy to develop coordinated prevention and treatment strategies at the local, state and national level.?
-Dr. Emily Murphy, Obesity Prevention Specialist, WVU Extension Service
?We are very pleased that WVCHIP is once again a sponsor of the Konami DanceDanceRevolution state tournament. Our primary focus at WVCHIP is the well-being of our state?s children and this tournament provides a great opportunity for kids to start ongoing involvement in healthy activity. It is gratifying to see once again such good participation from our students from all over the state.?
-Sharon Carte, Executive Director at WV CHIP
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