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Saturday, September 01, 2012  Saturday marks the first day of national Childhood obesity awareness month.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Schools are taking steps to fight childhood obesity.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  In order to provide a more balanced menu in school cafeterias, the federal government has issued a new mandate that's changing the way students are served.

Friday, June 22, 2012  NFL wide receiver speaks at the Youth Becoming Healthy Summer Wellness Camp.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day viewers wanted to know how obesity is diagnosed.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Case of 200-pound 8-year-old in Ohio renews question: Should parents of obese lose custody?

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Updated with Video; A study says more than 30 percent of Georgians are obese with multiple counties in Southwest Georgia having a high rate. Statewide programs are being implemented to reduce the obesity rate.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Fit by example: Lawmakers in Mississippi, the fattest state, shed pounds in boot camp challenge

Monday, August 31, 2009  Feds urge carrot-toting tourists in old Ariz. gold mining town to stop plumping up the burros