Shape Up US

Will Change the Face of Education in America

Our programs will ring the bell for prevention, wellness and exercise, change lives and set the tone for the next generation.

What is Shape Up US? A 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing teachers, children, parents, and their community with educational tools to make informed decisions about their overall wellness with a focus on cardio-vascular health, physical exercises, nutrition, mental and emotional well-being.

Why did we create Shape Up US? To provide wellness programs for America that work. Walk into any American classroom and you’ll see more overweight and obese students than ever in the history of the US. America has been trying to solve this problem with a variety of programs since Everett Coop was surgeon General in the 1980’s. America needs a new model.

Why are we targeting American Schools?
• Our schools can make an enormous, positive impact on the health of this nation.
• Every school day, 52 million young people attend more than 110,000 schools across America.
• Schools are the ideal setting to educate and establish healthy lifestyle habits from Kindergarten to high school.
  • Over 9 million 6-19 years olds in the US are overweight or obese.
  • Approximately 60% of obese children aged 5 to 10 years had at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor.
  • 30% of boys and 40% of girls are at risk of being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives.