NY J01393

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-24, 2026, as Every Kid Healthy Week in New York, coinciding with the national observance created by Action For Healthy Kids in 2013

Highlights that over 15.9% of New York's children are considered obese, with rates increasing since 2003

Notes that more than 20% of New York's population is under 18 years of age and that the state has the highest health care costs per capita in the nation

Emphasizes that children and adolescents need 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity according to federal guidelines, which improves fitness, bone health, mental health, and academic performance

Encourages coordinated efforts among schools, families, and communities to address childhood obesity through nutrition education, physical activity, and health-promoting programs