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Be Active. Be Kids.

BE ACTIVE. BE KIDS.

Featuring Be Active Kids
BCBSNC Foundation Signature Program
Highlighting locations in Albemarle and Winston-Salem, NC

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In Albemarle and Winston-Salem, stomping feet and enthusiastic voices fill the 4 and 5 year-old classrooms where children are learning healthy eating and exercise habits thanks to Be Active Kids.

In the fight against rising childhood obesity rates, Be Active Kids is a physical activity, nutrition and food safety education program designed to emphasize fun and creativity while developing lifelong healthy eating and exercise habits.

The program is available for free to childcare centers across the state.

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