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Americans are becoming obese at alarming rates. A third of U.S. adults and about 9 million children over age 6 are also considered obese. For Hispanic and African American populations, these figures are proportionally even higher.
Now is the time to act - for our health, for our children and future generations, and for our economic well-being. America's parents, educators, providers, and government have a role to play, and each has an urgent mission.
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Announcing the Release of the Campaign to End Obesity’s...
“Congressional Call to Action:
What Congress can do to address the obesity epidemic in 2008 and beyond”
Friday May 16th Rayburn Foyer 2:00 – 4:00 PM
On behalf of Honorary Co-Chairs Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Ron Kind, Jon Porter and Hilda Solis, the Campaign to End Obesity invites you to attend a Health Policy and Fitness Fair Friday, May 16th from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Rayburn Foyer and pick up your copy of their new Congressional Call to Action. Stop by the Rayburn Foyer and learn what Congress can do to reverse the obesity epidemic what you can do improve your personal health.
At this event, the Campaign to End Obesity will release a report entitled, “A Call to Action: What Congress can do to address the obesity epidemic in 2008 and beyond” that has been developed with input from a wide range of organizations – many of whom will be available at the event to discuss policy recommendations and answer questions.
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