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Fighting childhood obesity one school cafeteria at a time

May 10, 2013, ABC News

By Lisa Stark

In the fight against childhood obesity, the weapons have been many. Schools have tried exercise and education, and the government has mandated healthier school lunches. Now a school district in Virginia is believed to be the first … Continue reading →

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Coordinating Center  |  Read more...

Johns Hopkins Global Center for Childhood Obesity funds projects to improve school nutrition programs and increase sale of health foods in urban areas

April 24, 2013, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Global Center on Childhood Obesity has awarded funding to two intervention projects aimed at preventing childhood obesity. The research is part of the third round of funding focused on “rapid response projects.”

The Johns Hopkins Global Center … Continue reading →

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Coordinating Center  |  Read more...

Teens ate ‘too many calories’ at Subway and McDonald’s, study says

May 8, 2013, Los Angeles Times

By Mary Macvean

Adolescents who went to McDonald’s and Subway in Los Angeles bought about the same number of calories at each, despite Subway’s reputation as a healthier place to eat, researchers said.

The menus are not the point, lead … Continue reading →

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Coordinating Center  |  Read more...

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