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Mainers warned about childhood obesity - Boston Globe- Childhood Obesity News

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PORTLAND, Maine— Mainers got a warning from the nation’s acting surgeon general about the dangers of childhood obesity. He called it a public health problem of epidemic proportions. Galson praised a Maine-based partnership, the Healthy Weight Awareness Campaign, for helping to combat childhood obesity. State officials say about 100,000 Maine children under 18 are overweight or obese. Galson’s visit Wednesday was part of a nationwide tour to promote a federal initiative aimed at improving the health of young people. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Read Childhood Obesity

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