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BIG KID ON CAMPUS: THE GROWING ODDS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY - Book of Odds- Topic: Childhood Obesity News

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They are also more likely to be overweight or obese as adults, putting them at further risk of long-term health problems such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, and arthritis. While federal regulations keep foods of âminimal nutritional valueâ (like candy and soda) out of cafeterias during meal time, few restrictions limit what snacks can be offered elsewhere on school property. Adding to the problem are video games and Internet surfing, which often take the place of physical activity after school. In 2003, the state of Arkansas passed a law banning the sale of food and soda in vending machines on elementary school property. And high school students across South Los Angeles and Baldwin Park, California launched Weâre Fed Up , a social networking website designed to help teens share information about nutrition, exercise, and childhood obesity. Read Childhood Obesity

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