Childhood Obesity
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Free video help: how to prevent childhood obesity
Did you know that 1 in 3 kids are considered overweight or obese in the U.S.? Take some healthy, positive steps to help your whole family get active, eat well and prevent obesity and the diseases associated with it during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
It’s GO Time! Play outside on National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 11 is National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day). Go Day encourages kids and families to go outside, get moving and explore their forests and parks. And the best part is, it’s FREE!
Child nutrition bill: what’s on your plate?
President Obama signed the child nutrition bill into law – which means some healthy changes are on the way. Find out what this bill may mean for your family and what you can do for your family’s health today.
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