As we all know, the rising obesity rates are taking their toll on men and women from all backgrounds, and even age is no restriction. In fact, childhood obesity levels are skyrocketing, despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals. But the recent launch of a national initiative focused on childhood obesity may offer real hope of stemming this unfortunate epidemic. And there is some serious support behind this effort, including a well-respected former leader of the United States!

Former president Bill Clinton has teamed up with the American Heart Association (AHA) for this national initiative on childhood obesity. Known as the “Alliance Healthcare Initiative,” this program was developed by The Alliance for a Healthier Generation