About YMCAs and YMCA Activate America(R)
The nation's 2,663 YMCAs serve nearly 20.2 million people each year, including 9.4 million children under the age of 18. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, health and well-being for all and family strengthening, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, YMCAs have proudly served America's communities for nearly 160 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Visit http://www.ymca.net to find your local YMCA.
America On the Move Week with the YMCA is part of Activate America(R) the YMCA's bold approach to directly address our nation's lifestyle health crisis. Activate America calls on YMCAs to transform the way they work, both internally and externally, to engage all children, youth, adults and families whose successful pursuit of health and well-being in spirit, mind and body requires continuous, supportive relationships and environments.
About PepsiCo and the Smart Spot Program
PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, is
committed to providing industry leadership in the health and wellness
arena. PepsiCo and its Smart Spot products are supporting this effort as a
national sponsor of YMCA Activate America and the National Presenting
Sponsor of America On the Move. PepsiCo launched the Smart Spot symbol, the
first-of-its-kind designation that makes it easier for consumers to
identify PepsiCo products that can contribute to healthier lifestyles.
Products that feature the Smart Spot symbol meet established nutrition
criteria based on authoritative statements from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administratio
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