Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge
Encyclopedia
The Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge is a reality television
series, which airs on Nickelodeon
. Each season follows kids over a six month period in the quest to make their lives healthier.
and the American Heart Association
.
Additionally, Nickelodeon and The Alliance for a Healthier Generations have formed the Go Healthy Challenge Champions Network, a group of organizations that are also supporting the show. They include the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association
, the National Association of Physical and Sports Education, National Recreation and Park Association
, and the National Rural Health Association
. They give support by helping to increase participation and awareness of the campaign.
The September 2006 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine featured three children who are working to improve health in their respective communities.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series, which airs on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
. Each season follows kids over a six month period in the quest to make their lives healthier.
Support
The Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge is mostly supported by the network and The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an initiative between the Clinton FoundationClinton Foundation
The William J. Clinton Foundation is a foundation established by former President of the United States Bill Clinton with the stated mission to "strengthen the capacity of people throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence." The Foundation focuses on four critical areas:...
and the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
.
Additionally, Nickelodeon and The Alliance for a Healthier Generations have formed the Go Healthy Challenge Champions Network, a group of organizations that are also supporting the show. They include the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
, the National Association of Physical and Sports Education, National Recreation and Park Association
National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association provides information and services to communities in the United States attempting to make them conscious of the environment around them. It supports the construction of parks and recreational facilities around the United States...
, and the National Rural Health Association
National Rural Health Association
The National Rural Health Association is a national nonprofit professional association in the United States with more than 18,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues, which it attempts to carry out through education, communication, and advocacy...
. They give support by helping to increase participation and awareness of the campaign.
In other media
Kids can get information about the show and/or sign up to participate at the show's website. In addition, TurboNick will continue to air footage from participants' video diaries.The September 2006 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine featured three children who are working to improve health in their respective communities.