May 7, 2009 / Merchant News from Our Advertising Dept

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The Nets, Lutheran Family Health plans and Health Plus teamed up to make Brooklyn kids more healthy. On Monday, March 30, 60 special Brooklyn fans celebrated healthy eating at the Nets game. There was an on-court presentation with Lutheran HealthCare staff including Larry K. McReynolds, executive director of the Lutheran Family Health Centers; Tom Early, executive director of Health Plus; and Karen Myrie, MD, medical director of Lutheran’s School Health Program.

Five children, who were most active in the Shoot for Better Health plan (described below) presented the game ball and helped the team during their pre-game warm-ups. These five all-stars embraced the initiative and made sure they ate five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, only used the TV and computer two hours a day, exercised an hour every day, and stayed away from sodas and sugary drinks. Each kept a personal diary for eight weeks to describe what kept them motivated!

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