Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

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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Monday, July 27, 2009

NY Senator Announces Plan to Combat Childhood Obesity

Health care reform is a top priority in Washington, D.C. this year. While the debate over national health care rages on, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is working to keep preventative measures at the forefront.
Senator Gillibrand is authoring legislation that would ban trans-fats in public schools. Any school that receives federal reimbursements would be required to remove food containing trans fats from the school. Schools would have a five year window to implement the policy. -- Source: News Channel 34 (Binghamton, NY)
Senator Gillibrand is also working on legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture more authority over the types of foods that are served in schools.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity rates have more than doubled in the last thirty years. Senator Gillibrands legislation aims to quickly reverse that trend by making healthy foods more accessible to all school children.

Labels: childhood_obesity, legislation, prevention

Posted By: Aspen/CRC