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September 04th, 2009 03:07 PM ET

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Action Steps for the Childhood Obesity Problem

The childhood obesity issue is huge! If you are involved, especially at the local government level, the following should be a helpful resource.

Recognizing that local government officials are eager to address the childhood obesity epidemic, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) produced Local Government Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity, a report that serves as a practical guide for government officials at the city, town, township or county level who want to take action to address healthy eating and active living.

This report recommends 58 action steps organized under 15 broad strategies. The IOM Committee also highlighted 12 of the most promising strategies across the report with the greatest potential to make a difference based on available research.

Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand.

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