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Reversing the Trend in Childhood Obesity: Policies to Promote Healthy Kids and Communities

Keywords / Description:

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) have recently released a report focusing on enacted legislation designed to reduce and prevent childhood obesity in 2010. “Reversing the Trend in Childhood Obesity: Policies to Promote Healthy Kids and Communities” highlights laws and policies passed in 2010, summarized in 17 topic areas. It provides a snap shot of laws passed by legislatures who have grown increasingly interested in passing laws to promote healthy living and the reduction of childhood obesity.

Toolkit:

Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Active Living, Chronic Disease, Nutrition, Physical Activity, School

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

National Conference of State Legislatures

Submitted:

03/03/2011

Modified:

03/03/2011

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