Addressing Youth Obesity and Activity Levels: Health ambassadors have gone into high school and elementary school classes to discuss the long-term implications of inactivity and poor nutrition, and the importance of early adoption of good lifestyle habits. These information sessions have also spawned walking challenges with students in some locations.

"I did my first presentation today! I was super nervous but I rocked! The teacher told me it's the best presentation from the university so far. The students were interested and they loved the pedometers!"

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