Summary WK2.Assgn..edited.docx Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation Name Walden University PUBH 4100: Evaluating Public Health Programs Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation 13:02:06 GMT -05:00 My health program evaluation

WK2.Assgn.. Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation Name Walden University PUBH 4100: Evaluating Public Health Programs Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation 13:02:06 GMT -05:00 My health program evaluation will focus on obesity prevention and management among children in Houston County. There is a high prevalence of obesity within growing populations in Texas. About 17.3% of children between 10 to 17 years are obese (S, 2020). The mentioned statistics places Texas in the 12th position among the 50 US states prompting the need for a weight management program that would address the issue. The obesity prevention program's mission is to ensure that all young people engage in healthy lifestyles such as Yoga, a nutritious diet, biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities that contribute to weight management. Young people are presented with