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Understanding Childhood Obesity
  • Updated:Wed, 8 Jun 2011 1:41:00 PM
Understanding Childhood Obesity is an American Heart Association sourcebook on child nutrition and physical activity. Both the full and condensed downloadable PDF versions are an update of the 2005 version, A Nation At Risk. It’s a great resource for media, policymakers, health professionals, school officials and others dealing with the obesity epidemic.

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2010 Condensed Sourcebook

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Did you know that obese kids have an 80% chance of staying obese their entire lives? Find out what you can do to help your child live a stronger, healthier life.
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Activities for your Kids
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Programs, tools and resources to help youth live a stronger, healthier life.
 
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Summer Tips for a Healthy Home
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The arrival of summer means days at the pool, family barbeques, picnics, sports and other outdoor activities. Follow these summer tips to keep your whole family happy and healthy.

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