Foster City, California – NAAFA is excited and proud to introduce a new resource to fill a void and create a paradigm shift in how we think about the health of our nation's children. The NAAFA Child Advocacy Toolkit(sm) shifts the focus from

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This feature length movie reveals some of the deceptive marketing soda companies use to get youth hooked on soda. Teens from Baldwin Park display the power they have to change the industry by taking a stand by uncovering these deceptive tactics and changing their personal behaviors as well.

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http://www.werefedup.com/video/teen-views-on-energy-drinks

Teens from Baldwin Park's Healthy Teens on the Move share their thoughts and opinions on "Monster" energy drinks.



This video is a partnership with Healthy Eating Active Communities, The California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and Youth Activism Against Obesity.



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Teen Youth Leaders from Baldwin Park just finished up their latest video that reminds us to "Know What's in Your Drink and Think Before You Drink!"



http://www.werefedup.com/video/think-before-you-drink



The message of this video coincides with similar messages generated and disseminated by county and statewide partners who are… Continue

I recently attended a quarterly meeting for the Los Angeles Collaborative (www.lacollaborative.org) which is a partnership of over 200 agencies fighting against obesity countywide. Our organization - Youth Activism Against Obesity/WereFedUp.com - makes up part of the Collaborative’s leadership team. At this meeting, professionals from different sectors gave their expert opinions on sugary… Continue