Obesity Battle Continues

Courtesy washingtonpost.com - Health  Mon, 06/23/2008 - 23:00

Classes are out for children across the country, but the fight to boost fitness and curb fat among America's youth doesn't end with the school year, researchers and health advocates say.

That's why they're encouraging parents to turn off the television and video games and find ways to get kids mo...

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