United States Representative Maria Fudge (D-Ohio) has introduced a resolution to the House that would make September Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. She is calling for a proactive rather than a reactive effort from the health, fitness, and medical community to combat the continually alarming trend of increased childhood obesity. The efforts would focus on education for children and adolescents that is part of a larger push to lower healthcare costs by teaching the importance of healthy lifestyle habits, increased physical activity, correct eating habits, and routine preventive medical screenings. The resolution has gained support from approximately 50 organizations, including the International Health, Racquet, and Sports club Association (IHRSA), the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF), the National Football League (NFL), and the Campaign to End Obesity. Recent research supports the medical field’s claim that obesity has reached epidemic proportions, with roughly 32% of children between the ages of 2 -19 classified as obese or overweight.