Childhood obesity in Michigan faces a new foe: the FIT initiative. This new alliance calls for “healthy eating coaches” and a “culture of nutrition.” Its first battleground will be four Grand Rapids elementary schools. Read the full story
Tags: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, childhood obesity, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, FIT, FIT initiative, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Institute for Health Care Studies, Johnson Center Community Research Institute, Michigan State University
Childhood Obesity Target of Michigan Initiative
Posted on 25 August 2009
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