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Low levels of physical activity, often paired with unhealthy diets, can lead to health problems including overweight and obesity.  Consider these Kentucky statistics.

• 2/3 of adult Kentuckians are overweight or obese.
• 1/3 of today's Kentucky children are overweight or obese compared to just 5% in 1973.
• 40% of Kentucky's sixth graders are overweight or obese.
• Health and social consequences of obesity are numerous.
• The issue is larger than the individual -- it is societal.

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension professionals on-campus and across the state are planning an event to create awareness about these issues and promote physical activity.  Click here to read a detailed article about the Second Sunday Project which will take place Sunday, October 12.