Schools

Kids who attend 'healthy' schools have fewer absences, higher academic achievement and self-esteem and are more likely to graduate from high school.

Worksites

Given the soaring costs of healthcare, employers are motivated to help their employees adopt healthier behaviors in an effort to reduce chronic disease.

Municipalities

The built environment can create barriers and can impact access to fitness opportunities and affordable,       

healthy food.

Obesity is a public health crisis. For the past ten years, FORWARD DuPage has ensured that obesity prevention through healthy lifestyle choices remains a top priority in DuPage County. Click here to take the pledge to join us in the fight against obesity.

Our FUNDERS

Early Childhood

Preventing obesity in young children could help reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity as well as reduce obesity in adulthood.