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Childhood Obesity Latest News
Mayors Gather in Boston to Discuss Sustainable Wellness Strategies (8/18/08)
Mayors and other local officials from six cities convened in Boston for the final cross-site meeting of the City and School Leaders Collaborating on Local Wellness Policies technical assistance initiative, a project sponsored by NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education, and Families. Participating cities included Charleston, S.C.; Jackson, Tenn.; La Mesa, Calif.; Oakland, Calif.; San Antonio; and Savannah, Ga.
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Mayors Shine a National Spotlight on Childhood Obesity
Mayors and other municipal leaders joined other policymakers, community leaders, and educators from across the nation at a Childhood Obesity Prevention Summit sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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New Report Shows Rise in U.S. Obesity Rates
A new report from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) highlights the need for more effective policies and approaches to address the growing obesity epidemic.
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