Childhood Obesity
Brown, childhood physical fitness professionals, and a student athlete comprised the second panel. Testimony focused on increasing childhood obesity and decreasing
physical fitness, the need for more physical fitness programs in schools, and education for parents and children.
A hearing on childhood obesity focused on the benefits of physical education. Representatives Wamp and Kind, who co-sponsored childhood… read more
A hearing on childhood obesity focused on the benefits of physical education. Representatives Wamp and Kind, who co-sponsored childhood obesity legislation, were the first witnesses. Fitness expert Richard Simmons, professional athlete Tim
Brown, childhood physical fitness professionals, and a student athlete comprised the second panel. Testimony focused on increasing childhood obesity and decreasing
physical fitness, the need for more physical fitness programs in schools, and education for parents and children. close
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Lori Rose Benson Director New York City Department of Education->Office of Fitness and Physical Education
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Richard Simmons Fitness Expert
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