'Move It to Lose It' health fair in NJ on April 29

'Move It to Lose It' is a health fair for all ages organized by SKN Foundation & NATA in collaboration with Rhythmic Arts Dance and Music Center and the James Madison Public Schools organize to prevent Obesity in Children and others.

The event is scheduled on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm at the James Madison Primary School at 840 New Dover Road, Edison, NJ 08837 said Dr. Naveen Mehrotra ( Founder, SKN Foundation) and Srinivas Ganagoni, NATA Community Services Chair.

NATA's main objectives are to serve the community. NATA has under taken several projects in last 15 months to serve the community here in USA, our adopted country and in India, the country of our origin. NATA is happy to join SKN foundation in efforts to bring the awareness of obesity problem to the community said, NATA President AVN Reddy.

The Mayor of Edison Mrs.Anotnia Ricigliano and the NJ Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula are expected to attend the event along with other dignitaries. Proceeds raised from this event will go to the James Madison School.

A healthy nutrition guidebook will be published that will serve as a reference for all attendees of the event and the community.

For event and sponsorship information you may contact Jeanie Beri at 848-219-6912 or Dr. Naveen Mehrotra at 908-671-1344 or Srinivas Ganagoni at 732 429 4855 or by visiting www.moveittoloseit.org.

Obesity is a one of the biggest public health problems and a growing dilemma especially in America. Approximately two thirds of U.S. adults and one fifth of U.S. children are obese or overweight as per the CDC.

During 1980--2004, obesity prevalence among U.S. adults doubled, and recent data indicate an estimated 33% of U.S. adults are overweight, 34% are obese, including nearly 6% who are extremely obese.

The prevalence of being overweight among children and adolescents increased substantially during 1999--2004, and approximately 17% of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight (defined as at or above the 95% percentile of the sex-specific BMI for age growth charts).

Being either obese or overweight increases the risk for many chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and stroke). The office of the Surgeon General attributes approximately 300,000 deaths per year to obesity.

'Move It to Lose It' is a healthy living expo which will feature healthy food, dance, and other fitness demonstrations. The Dance and fitness training will raise awareness about childhood obesity and the factors that can influence and help curb this epidemic.

Dance marathons comprising of Bhangra, a traditional high energy Indian dance form, Hip-Hop, a favorite of adolescents and Zumba, the newest Latin dance craze will last about forty-five minutes each and will get the crowds to experience exercise in an enjoyable manner. Move It to Lose It will be the new slogan for a healthier lifestyle, using dance as its drive.