Children who engage in vigorous physical activity at least three times a week score higher academically than their less active peers. Source

Only 24% of U.S. children aged 6–17 meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Source

Youth with mentors are 55% more likely to enroll in college and 81% more likely to participate in sports or extracurricular activities. Source

Mentored youth are 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. Source

Peer-led nutrition and physical activity interventions show promise in preventing overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. Source

Children from lower-income communities often lack access to healthy foods, contributing to higher obesity rates. Source