Get a Life!




			Welcome to GET A LIFE! Our goal is to educate and inspire our readers to commit to healthier lifestyles and to create a healthy future for the children of Mississippi.

				GET A LIFE! is a childhood obesity prevention initiative of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Our initial efforts are concentrated in eight counties of the north Delta including Coahoma, Desoto, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate and Tunica. This website is part of our effort to reach children, their parents, educators, and others who have influence over healthy lifestyles for children. Here, you will find tips for healthy living, information about healthy food choices and fun physical activities! You can access resources, learn about other efforts to address childhood obesity and interact with others in your own area. Website is made possible by funding from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.




		Being healthy is a lot of fun... so is learning about proper diet, healthy foods, and exercise.
Check this green section on each page of our site for all kinds of information. The links in yellow will take you to other websites where you can learn more!

Fruits and Veggies Do you know the benefits? Exercise Did you know that children who exercise have stronger muscles and bones? They are less likely to be overweight, and have less risk for developing many chronic diseases. Learn more.. Food Fun Have you seen the food pyramid at school? Well, here's a fun game you can play so you can learn more about food choices. Learn more..