Summary WK5.ASSGN.A..docx Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation Name Walden University PUBH 4100: Evaluating Public Health Programs Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation My health program evaluation will focus on obesity prev

WK5.ASSGN.A..docx Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation Name Walden University PUBH 4100: Evaluating Public Health Programs Houston Obesity Prevention Health Program Evaluation My health program evaluation will focus on obesity prevention and management among children in Houston County. There is a high prevalence of obesity within growing populations in Texas. About 17.3% of children between 10 to 17 years are obese (S, 2020). The mentioned statistics places Texas in the 12th position among the 50 US states prompting the need for a weight management program that would address the issue. The obesity prevention program's mission is to ensure that all young people engage in healthy lifestyles such as Yoga, a nutritious diet, biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities that contribute to weight management. Young people are presented with progressively encourag