Childhood Obesity Concerns Lead to Ban on Fast Food Toys

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Childhood Obesity Concerns Lead to Ban on Fast Food Toys

Posted on 30 April 2010

As childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationwide, one northern California county has taken action by banning toy giveaways with fast food meals for kids. Read the full story

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Legislator Leads Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Posted on 08 June 2009

In New Mexico, 17% of children between ages 6 and 11 suffer from childhood obesity. In response, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has reintroduced a bill aimed at fighting obesity among children and adolescents in New Mexico and beyond. Read the full story

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