Introduction There has been a strong urge to change the usual lifestyle so as to accommodate healthy living among the Americans. This has been triggered by the negative impacts of unhealthy living such as eating unbalanced diet, smoking, drinking and failure to keep fit. However, the main cause that has been attributed to unhealthy living in the community is lack of proper knowledge on how to stay healthy. This is despite the fact that most people are aware of the importance of healthy living. The community should actively engage itself in a project that will promote healthy living among its members. The health promotion project is designed to develop health knowledge and strategies within the community. The program was first promulgated in a report by the Canadian government in 1974 advocating for healthy living among individuals and organizations both mentally and physically (Clark, 2002). The program has continued to gain popularity in different communities. New Jersey has not been left out in this quest of promoting a healthy lifestyle among its people. The young and the old generation are encouraged to participate in different health programs to prevent diseases caused by unhealthy living. Adolescent Population In New Jersey A huge population of adolescents in New Jersey is suffering from obesity and other health complications due to their unhealthy lifestyle. The population, which is comprised of children between the ages of 13-19, is putting their lives at risk due to their current livelihood. A research conducted by Department of Health and Senior Services in New Jersey indicated that obesity was among the major causes of preventable deaths among the adolescents. In 2004, the Department of Education found out that 20% of adolescents were obese. The figure rose in 2007 to hit 31%. The recent study conducted last year ranked New Jersey among the least obese states in America. However, it is important to note that the obese rate had risen to 35%, which is still considerably high (Grossman, 2011). Obese teens are likely to suffer from chronic diseases in future such as heart complications, cancer, self low esteem resulting to depression, high blood pressure among other preventable diseases. The efforts to curb unhealthy living in New Jersey are still underway. The state has set stricter nutritional standards in all schools in New Jersey. The foods with minimal nutritional value have been banned and in its place introduction of healthy foods such as low-fat milk and fresh fruits. A Mayoral campaign has also been launched in almost all the communities in New Jersey. The campaign aims at providing mayors with workable tools and affordable programs to be utilized in the communities. On the other hand, the state has also invested in city parks to provide ample and safe exercising grounds to every member of the state. The school curriculum has also been revised by the Board of Education to include fitness and nutritional knowledge. This will enable the adolescents strive to maintain the required weight. However, despite all the efforts by the state to ensure healthy living among the youths in New Jersey, a specific hypothetical fitness program has not been implemented in schools to en