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  • Help Solve Childhood Obesity by

    Posted on: September 21, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    There is no single or simple solution to the  childhood obesity epidemic, but learn what states, communities, and parents can  do to help make the healthy choice the easy choice for children, adolescents,  and their families. States and communities can– Assess  their retail food environment to better understand the current landscape and  differences in accessibility to healthier foods. Provide  incentives to existing supermarkets and farmers' markets to establish their  businesses in ...

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  • September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month by

    Posted on: September 10, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    Childhood obesity is a striking health problem in the United States.  Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. This number is triple the prevalence of childhood obesity in 1980. What causes childhood obesity? There are a variety of environmental factors that determine whether or not the healthy choice is the easy choice for children and their parents. American society has become characterized by environments that promote increased consumptio ...

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  • Emergency Preparedness – Are you ready? by

    Posted on: September 5, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    September 2012 marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the US Department of Homeland Security. One goal of Homeland Security is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks. During September, emergency preparedness will focus on: Home and family preparedness, including pets, older A ...

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