Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in Garrett County. Children need 60 minutes of play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to mature to a healthy weight as adults.
Out of 24 counties in Maryland, Garrett County ranks 20th. (source: SHIP data) Despite the abundance of natural resources and space to play. Let’s work together to make the youth of Garrett County as healthy as we can! Kathy Meagher with the help of Mountain Top Soccer Association is encouraging kids to be active, what can you do?
