Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says
Posted July 1, 2009
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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For more on the health risks of obesity, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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