Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood. Overweight and obese children are more likely not only to be obese when they grow older but also to develop noncommunicable diseases.

• Cardiovascular diseases (mainly heart disease and stroke)
• Certain types of cancer (endometrial, breast and colon)
• Diabetes
• Musculoskeletal disorders (especially osteoarthritis)

The fundamental cause of childhood obesity is nutrition. Childhood obesity is attributed to:

• Increased consumption of processed foods
• Increased consumption of sugars
• Lifestyle changes

We work together with our nutritionists, teachers, students, and parents in a partnership. We leverage human behavior, gamification, and technology to promote healthy eating. Each month we will reward the healthiest student, the healthiest class, the healthiest grade, and the healthiest grade level. We reward the healthiest student and class. We give parents a direct window into what their children consume at school.