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Kids gets lesson in health from UA coach, congressman
BY SARAH FISHER Northwest Arkansas Times

The children in attendance were delighted by two Razorback mascots who kicked-off the agenda. They recognized Heath as well as University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles, who was in attendance, but they’re attention was captivated by Andy Core, a local professional speaker who’s two props demonstrated the difference between 5 pounds of fat and 5 pounds of muscle. Core added the use of sign language and specifically the similarity in the signed words of brave, healthy and strong, to secure the audience’s attention and convey his message.

"If we’re healthy, we feel good and we don’t get sick," Core said. "Fitness means we’re strong. But you don’t have to be an athlete to be strong. There are lots of people just in their jobs who have to be strong. The firemen you see have to be able to pull a heavy hose up flights of stairs to do their jobs. They have to be strong."

Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody, from left, U.S. Congressman John Boozman, University of Arkansas Basketball coach Stan Heath, helper Briance Ivy, 4, Professional Speaker Andy Core and helper Nicholas Rolfe, 11, flex during a presentation by the Coalition for a Healthy and Active America Friday at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club.

The coalition kicked off a campaign in Northwest Arkansas Friday to combat the alarming increase in childhood obesity by promoting physical activity and healthy eating.