CATCH

What is it?

• Supported by over 25 years of research and more than 130 peer-reviewed academic papers, CATCH is proven to reduce overweight and obesity among children and is the most cost-effective child obesity prevention program in existence.

• Two of the most important ways that CATCH creates behavior change are by enabling children to identify healthy foods, and by increasing the amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) children engage in each day.

Locally, NPS collaborates with Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial to work with elementary-aged students to help them understand the importance of eating healthy and getting regular physical exercise.

April 2024 CATCH Family Tip Sheet