Childhood obesity is on the rise in this country. Now, a Michigan based weight loss organization is hoping to help young people in the state get healthy during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

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ClickonDetroit: Childhood Obesity Week Sept. 19-24

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has declared September 19-24 Childhood Obesity Week.

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C&G News: Scaling Back on Unhealthy Habits

Scaling back on unhealthy habits: Experts weigh in on childhood obesity

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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.

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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.

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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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Childhood Obesity Awareness Month - Week One

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

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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.

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Hidden Sugars Among Condiment Choices

Tracy and Rachel from WNEM's TV5 are back to discuss hidden sugars among what we perceive to be healthier condiment choices because of creative marketing.

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Are Low Calorie Choices Always Worth It?

Did you know that the average American consumes 3,400 mg of sodium per day?

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Garlic: The Food Warrior for Heart Health

Garlic is a good source of micro-nutrients, and also contains compounds known to fight cancer, protect the heart, boost the immune system, aid iron absorption, and fight infection.

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At the Meatcounter – How To Read Labels

Did you know that not all lean protein choices are equal? Tracy shows WNEM TV5’s Rachel McCrary what to look for when shopping for lean animal proteins.

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What's Hiding In Your Foods?

Make better choices by identifying hidden fats, learning how to read food labels, understanding what increased sodium intake can do to our bodies and how much sugar is in what we perceive to be healthier foods.

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Tips for Success in 2016

Tracy from MWLC is back on FOX 2 Detroit to help you get on track for the new year! She talks about setting weight loss goals, staying accountable and prepping for success.