Fran 9/20/16 Fran 9/20/16

The News Herald: Clinic to Offer Teen Health Programs for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

According to the CDC, childhood obesity in the U.S. has tripled in the past decade. In Michigan, 12 percent of middle school children and 15 percent of high school students are considered obese.

Fran 9/19/16 Fran 9/19/16

Fox2 Health Works: Childhood Obesity Awareness Week

Tracy spoke with Deena Centofanti on Fox 2 News about what we can do to help children struggling with obesity.

Fran 9/19/16 Fran 9/19/16

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month - Week 2

Week 2 of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is proving to gain momentum as communities are responding.

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Getting Active to Reduce Childhood Obesity

Physical activity and exercise is a crucial part of keeping children healthy and preventing childhood obesity and disease.

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Creating Healthy Eating Environments for Children

Creating a healthy eating environment for children helps prevent childhood obesity and can leave a lasting positive impact into adulthood.

Fran 9/9/16 Fran 9/9/16

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month - Week One

We are receiving an overwhelming response so far closing out our first week of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!

Fran 9/8/16 Fran 9/8/16

MWLC Childhood Obesity Awareness Giveaway

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Consequences of Childhood Obesity

The impact of obesity in childhood can have life-long effects and lead to a shorter life expectancy, making this an extremely important health issue.

Fran 8/31/16 Fran 8/31/16

Back To School: Healthy Lunch Choices

How we can get the most out of our foods for ourselves and children? Healthy food can be fun to make and eat!