CHICAGO (WLS) -- Teenagers from Jacksonville, Florida are leading a nationwide charge to end childhood obesity; all with help from the United States Surgeon General. The Fit Over Fat USA campaign is a social-media challenge to get kids talking about health issues. Through the I'm A Star Foundation, the teenagers are encouraging kids in Chicago to participate by posting pictures and videos of themselves eating healthy or being active; using the hashtag #FitOverFatUSA.
In 2014, students from the I'm A Star Foundation organized a childhood obesity summit in Jacksonville, Florida, attracting 1500+ teens. Then in December 2015, 'I'm A Star' teens visited Washington, D.C. and met with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to pitch their call-to-action. Dr. Murthy joined the students in Jacksonville for a Breakfast With Champions, a Student Townhall Meeting where he answered questions from students and led a 1- mile walk to end Childhood Obesity. I'm A Star Student Leaders Larissa Houston and Tracy Davis, Jr. joined ABC7 to talk about their movement.
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The Fit Over Fat USA campaign can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @FitOverFatUSA