Vine to Wine (and craft beer) proceeds will support programs and activities to get kids and families moving on a path for healthy living. Please join us for a laid-back midweek break of wine and beer tastings, farm to table finger food, jazz, and conversation as NCHC launches a campaign to prevent childhood obesity.
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has immediate and long-term effects on physical, social, and emotional health. For example:
- Children with obesity are at higher risk of having other chronic health conditions and diseases that influence physical health. These include asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease.
- Children with obesity are bullied and teased more than their normal weight peers and are more likely to suffer from social isolation, depression, and lower self-esteem.
- In the long term, a child with obesity is more likely to have obesity as an adult.An adult with obesity has a higher risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and many types of cancer.
Early bird tickets are on sale online through April 30. Find information and to purchase your tickets, go to nchc-vinetowine.eventbrite.com. To learn more about NCHC and how we're working every day to make Fairfield County a healthy place to live and work, visit norwalkchc.org.
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