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Childhood Obesity News - Ohio Ramps Up Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity - Public News Service

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House and Senate are considering the “Healthy Choices for Healthy Children” bill, which would enlist schools to help kids make healthier food choices and stay physically active. Melissa Bacon, the director of advocacy and public policy with the Ohio Children’s Hospital Association , says one in three Ohio children is overweight by age eight, so early intervention is essential. The legislation includes requirements for availability of nutritious food at schools, for a greater focus on physical activity, and for measuring and reporting progress. Schools would be required to provide 30 minutes of physical activity daily for children in grades K-12 as well as to offer more nutritious choices in cafeterias and vending machines. Read Childhood Obesity

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