Mississippi consistently is ranked last, or next to last, in national health indicators. With 44% of children and 70% of adults in Mississippi listed as overweight or obese, these alarming statistics highlight the need for and relevancy of programs that target the health and wellbeing of Mississippi’s children.
MCM’s exhibits and programs are designed to introduce children to small changes that they can implement now that will make big differences as they grow including:
- making more nutritious food choices
- becoming more physically active
- understanding how body systems work.
It is our goal to play a role in reversing the trend of childhood obesity, one generation at a time—the benefits of which, aside from healthier, longer lives, include improved behavior and academic performance in school.