KUSA-TV (NBC9 Colorado)- Johnson is an ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and their Triple Play program. While research shows many American children become more sedentary in adolescence, Triple Play is aimed at reversing the trend by motivating them to be more physically active.

The Triple Play program was launched in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services with support from The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Foods Inc.

Program organizers say even a few minutes of extra activity each day can add up over time to a healthier weight and establish a pattern of behavior that continues into adulthood.

Triple Play is designed to provide young people ages 6-18 with a basic knowledge of nutrition, exercise and teamwork so they can learn to make positive food choices, enjoy sustained physical activity and develop a sense of self-reliance.

“So many kids, especially girls, end up spending more time shopping or at the food court in the mall than working out in the gym, so it’s encouraging to find programs like Triple Play that turn that turn that around,” said Johnson.

Parents can access tips from Triple Play in the free guide – Triple Play Parents Game Plan – available in English and Spanish at http://www.bgca.org/programs/tripleplay.asp

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