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Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.

July 1, 2009 - 12:52pm 425 reads 1 comments

They also recommended increasing the number of programs in communities that make nutritious foods more affordable and accessible, and providing safe places for people to get physical activity.

The report also called upon local, state and the federal governments to support programs that provide schools with healthy foods, make healthy foods more affordable, support more physical activities at schools, get kids to watch less TV and spend less time with computers and video games, and encourage companies to offer workplace wellness programs.

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Anonymous

Is it possible that "Trust for America's Health" has a political agenda?

I spend every day helping people lose fat / get fit / etc..., but these reports about the Obesity Epidemic seem designed to scare people.

Fear is a great tool for driving public opinion & gov't policy

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