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Springfield program to address obesity in kids

Springfield News-Sun - Sun Nov 22, 9:37 pm ET

SPRINGFIELD - The obesity rate of children in Clark County is higher than the state and national rates.

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U.S. survey shows southern counties most obese
The Times Herald - Sun Nov 22, 2:39 am ET
ATLANTA (AP) — The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
Bill would enlist Ohio schools in obesity fight
Fremont News-Messenger - Thu Nov 19, 8:38 am ET
Two local school superintendents have concerns about a proposed law to make Ohio schools a key battleground in the fight against childhood obesity, under legislation introduced in the state House and Senate.
Report projects soaring obesity by 2018 in IL, US
KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Thu Nov 19, 4:22 am ET
Associated Press - November 19, 2009 4:14 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - A new obesity report has some sobering estimates for Illinois and the rest of the nation.
Ohio bill targets obesity in schools
Zanesville Times Recorder - Wed Nov 18, 4:09 pm ET
A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday makes schools the new battlefield in the war on childhood obesity.
'Healthy Choices' bill targets obesity in schools, will focus on nutrition
Coshocton Tribune - Wed Nov 18, 2:04 pm ET
A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday makes schools the new battlefield in the war on childhood obesity.
Survey finds 30% of Bell County is obese
Temple Daily Telegram - Sat Nov 21, 1:16 am ET
ATLANTA - The first county-by-county survey of obesity says that Bell County ranks third in Texas in the rate of incidence of diabetes among adults. The survey also reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.
OHio Consider Legislation TO Fight Childhood Obesity - 11/18/2009
WLIO NBC Lima - Wed Nov 18, 11:36 am ET
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio schools would become a key battleground in the fight against childhood obesity, under legislation introduced in both the state House and Senate.
KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
KTVN Reno - Wed Nov 18, 9:20 am ET
TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Surging obesity rates, especially among children, may be putting the brakes on progress made in the past few decades against heart disease, researchers report.
'Healthy Choices' bill targets obesity in schools, will focus on nutrition
Coshocton Tribune - Wed Nov 18, 8:04 am ET
A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday makes schools the new battlefield in the war on childhood obesity.
Obama To Appear In PSA With 3 NFL Players
FOX 11 Reno - Fri Nov 20, 10:38 am ET
President Barack Obama and NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu film a public service announcement on childhood obesity that will air during the NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Obama To Appear In PSA With 3 NFL Players
WISN 12 Milwaukee - Fri Nov 20, 10:32 am ET
President Barack Obama and NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu film a public service announcement on childhood obesity that will air during the NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Obama To Appear In PSA With 3 NFL Players
KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma - Fri Nov 20, 10:31 am ET
President Barack Obama and NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu film a public service announcement on childhood obesity that will air during the NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Obama To Appear In PSA With 3 NFL Players
FOX Carolina - Fri Nov 20, 10:31 am ET
President Barack Obama and NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu film a public service announcement on childhood obesity that will air during the NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Obama To Appear In PSA With 3 NFL Players
News Channel 5 Cleveland - Fri Nov 20, 10:30 am ET
President Barack Obama and NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu film a public service announcement on childhood obesity that will air during the NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Increased obesity hindering success at reducing heart disease risk
EurekAlert! - Tue Nov 17, 2:42 pm ET
The percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States has increased over the past two decades -- undermining efforts to reduce heart disease risk factors. Rising obesity is associated with the lower likelihood of having optimal blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Another study indicates that weight loss may correct structural heart damage in obese patients.