Mar

27

Especially Among Children, Prevention is Key to Halting Obesity … - PR Newswire (press release)- Topic: Childhood Obesity News

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Yadrick , the president of the American Dietetic Association testified Thursday, March 26 , at a Congressional hearing on the state of obesity in the U. He praised the committee for clearly identifying the national imperative to address obesity and the overall health of our population” and said ADA “is committed to improving the health of our citizens. They need to be taught nutrition, how to choose and enjoy food, and they need to be taught how and encouraged to engage in physical activity. Yadrick also highlighted ADA’s recommendations to the federal Child Nutrition Act, including giving the Secretary of Agriculture authority to extend nutrition standards to all foods and beverages sold on campuses throughout the day for schools that participate in school breakfast, lunch and after school programs. Read Childhood Obesity

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