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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Study Offers 'First Encouraging Finding'

After 25 years of steady increases, 2005-2006 saw the first leveling off of obesity rates among U.S. children. The rate is still high, at 32 percent, but remained the same as 2003-2004.
"Some experts said that if the leveling-off is real, it could be because more schools and parents are emphasizing better eating habits and more exercise."
Experts also warn that it's too early to celebrate. The next few years will be good indicators as to whether the leveling off is genuine or was simply an anomaly. Source: The Associated Press

Labels: obesity_rates, statistics, encouragment

Posted By: Aspen Education Group