The data acquired from the survey questions are provided in the SAY Summary Report (pdf). Selected highlights from the survey are described in What We’ve Learned.
Comments from many of the survey participants underscore the need and the desire for the development of a common language, national, cross-sector dialogue, and unification of resources among all parties committed to reversing the growing epidemic of overweight and inactivity among America’s youth.
· This is a great tool and I hope we are able to connect with like-minded groups to combat this epidemic of unfit, obese, and unhealthy children. Jill Calcaterra, JJUMP, Los Angeles, California.
· I really appreciate what you all are doing. We need to have a global view of what is happening to be able to make better decisions in our communities. Alisa Hinkle, KUSD Family Resource Center, Lake Isabella, California.
· This survey is a good start to evaluate the nature of programs around the country. Hope this information leads to harnessing the resources to establish coordinated national level programs. Ramasamy Manikam, MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine & Hospital for Children, Baltimore, Maryland.
· SAY is a wonderful initiative whose time has come. Hopefully, SAY will become a leader in changing the lives of children across the country. Derick Wilder, Playball, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
· Send help!!!!! Roger Garza, Diabetes Prevention Initiative, Las Cruces, New Mexico