Washington Journal
Childhood Obesity
2009-05-08T09:36:34-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOTdkXC8yODYyMjMtMDYtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Maya Rockeymoore talked about increasing obesity rates over the past four decades, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. According to Leadership for Healthy Communities, obesity rates have increased more than four times among children ages 6 to 11. Researchers estimate the epidemic costs the U.S. $117 billion annually in direct medical expenses and indirect costs.
Maya Rockeymoore talked about increasing obesity rates over the past four decades, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.…
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Maya Rockeymoore talked about increasing obesity rates over the past four decades, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. According to Leadership for Healthy Communities, obesity rates have increased more than four times among children ages 6 to 11. Researchers estimate the epidemic costs the U.S. $117 billion annually in direct medical expenses and indirect costs. close
Maya Rockeymoore talked about increasing obesity rates over the past four decades, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.… read more
Maya Rockeymoore talked about increasing obesity rates over the past four decades, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. According to Leadership for Healthy Communities, obesity rates have increased more than four times among children ages 6 to 11. Researchers estimate the epidemic costs the U.S. $117 billion annually in direct medical expenses and indirect costs. close
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