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The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Friday, March 06, 2009

NC Doctor Gets Grant to Fight Childhood Obesity

A pediatrician in Hendersonville, North Carolina has received a grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"Dr. Paul Trani... received a $10,000 from [the AAP's] CATCH (Community Access to Child Health) Program and the National 'got milk?' Milk Mustache Campaign for his POSH, Preventing Obesity and School Health Centers, program."
The program was created at Apple Valley Middle School and aims to help students who are at risk of obesity by enrolling them in a program that improves treatment options for students and their families. Source: Citizen-Times (NC)

Labels: students, at-risk, pediatricians

Posted By: Aspen Education Group