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A Dangerous Epidemic
"Looking specifically at children in the West Philadelphia community, we found that 30 percent of those children were obese and at risk for developing type II diabetes."
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When Mom's Not Watching...
The fight against childhood obesity starts at home, but moms can't always get their kids to eat the foods that are good for them.
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Less Time For Recess
Recess is a valuable opportunity for children to get some much-needed physical activity. But are schools reducing the amount of time set aside for recess?
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Making the Most of Gym Class
The Philadelphia School District frowns on dodgeball now, because the first kids eliminated get the least exercise. There are alternative games.
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Healthier Choices at Lunchtime
Schools have been trying to offer healthier lunches. But getting kids to eat them is another story.
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New Ideas for Student Fitness
Video games are normally viewed as the enemy. But some Philadelphia schools are employing an interactive game where the child runs and jumps on a wireless mat as Jackie Chan mirrors the action on the screen.
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