Knoxville Parks & Recreation, N.E.A.T. /C.A.T.C.H. Program

TENNESSEE

Nutrition Education Activity Training (NEAT)

Knox County Health Department
Knoxville, TN

The Nutrition Education Activity Training (NEAT) program promotes healthy eating and living for up to 700 students between the ages of 6-12 in Knox County, where it’s estimated that 39-percent of children are overweight or obese. The program educates students about healthy eating habits and provides them with increased opportunities for physical activities. NEAT is a collaboration among the Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, the Tennessee Nutrition Consumer Education Program and the Knox County Health Department.

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