BSA Recognizes National Family and Children's Health Month

Boy Scouts of America Recognizes National Family and Children's Health
Month

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Nation's Leading Youth Organization Shares Helpful Tips for Halloween

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This Halloween, more than 93
percent of children are expected to go trick-or-treating. Continuing
its Good Turn for America pledge of healthy living during October's
National Family and Children's Health Month, the Boy Scouts of America
(BSA), the nation's leading youth service organization, is sharing
helpful tips for a safe and healthy Halloween.

According to National Confectioners Association, this year's sales of
sweets are expected to reach $2.08 billion, a 2 percent increase from
2004 Halloween candy sales, continuing Halloween's status as the candy
industry's top-selling holiday. This year, BSA is promoting a healthy
lifestyle while enjoying the Halloween season. There are several
healthy ways to approach the Halloween season, and in recognition of
National Family and Children's Health Month, BSA encourages Americans
to visit http://www.goodturnforamerica.org for tips on enjoying a safe
and healthy Halloween night.

"BSA has been dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy lifestyle among
American youth for 95 years," said Gloria Lundin, Occupational Health
Nurse, BSA. "Halloween is a long-celebrated American tradition that
should be enjoyed among families and children. The Boy Scouts are
committed to ensuring a safe and healthy lifestyle with its various
safety, health and fitness merit badges. By stressing overall
well-being, we hope to encourage youth to adopt a safe
trick-or-treating experience and healthy eating habits."

BSA's recognition of National Family and Children's Health Month
coincides with the organization's support of U.S. Surgeon General
Richard H. Carmona's 2005 agenda, "The Year of the Healthy Child,"
focusing on improving the body, mind, and spirit of the growing child.
According to Dr. Carmona, the health needs of children grow into the
health problems of adulthood. And, by improving the holistic health of
our children, we can ensure a healthier population for the next
generation.

Serving over 4.8 million young people between 7 and 20 years of age
with 303 councils throughout the United States and its territories, the
Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of
character development and values-based leadership training. For more
information on BSA, please visit http://www.scouting.org .

SOURCE Boy Scouts of America
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