Our series, Shifting the Balance, is focused on exploring the positive impact environmental and policy changes can make on the fight against obesity. For those of us who struggle to carve out an a few hours a week for the gym, healthy living can seem out of reach– but for kids, it’s often less about finding time to play than finding a place to play.
Mike Vietti is communication manager at KaBOOM, a non-profit dedicated to creating happier, healthier, and fitter kids by increasing playground access nationwide.