What: A free, fun-filled festival to educate and engage children and families about wellness and nutrition. It showcases simple ways families can incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating into their daily lives.

Why: The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious problem in Texas

• One-third of Texas school children are overweight or obese, the second highest rate in the nation
• Texas fourth graders have an almost 50% higher occurrence of being overweight than a representative sample of U.S. children.
• An obese adolescent has a 70% chance of becoming an overweight or obese adult

Who: All proceeds from get kidz fit benefiit the Dallas Area Coaltion to Prevent Childhood Obesity ( DAPCO), which encourages physical activity and optimal nutrition for children and families through collaborative community, corporate and education activities. The coalition is an alliance of over 90 community organizations representing health and human service providers, business, government, schools, civic and service organizations and faith-based groups.