Did You Know?
64.5% of U.S adults aged 20 and older are considered overweight
Nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure
20.8 million children and adults in the United States
have diabetes
Over 550,000 Americans are diagnosed with heart failure every year
Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
These shocking statistics display the devastating aftermath of poor health habits that adults are facing in the United States today. With HealthCorps, our children and generations to come have the choice to reverse these trends and make a positive impact on their own health. Each year, an increased number of young people are diagnosed with high blood pressure and juvenile diabetes, due to the results of poor nutrition and lack of exercise. In fact, the number of children and teens has more than tripled since 1980 with nine million considered overweight.
With the support of Vemma CEO and President BK Boreyko, HealthCorps, a fledging non-profit organization, is working to bring comprehensive health education programs into more American classrooms and offer today’s youth a brighter tomorrow. HealthCorps’ mission is to educate school-aged children about nutrition, athleticism and mental health to fulfill the critical need to empower youth to live a healthier and self-fulfilled lifestyle. With a format similar to the Peace Corps, HealthCorps relies on volunteers to visit American classrooms to teach kids how to respect their bodies, open their minds and increase their awareness about wellness.
HealthCorps is a subsidiary of F.A.C.T. which is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed under Section 170 of the IRS code.
