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Help fight childhood obesity!

Fight Childhood Obesity!

Over the past 30 years, obesity rates have continued to increase rapidly across all age groups. Among children ages 6 -11, the national rate of childhood obesity has quadrupled. In Michigan, nearly $3 billion is spent in annual medical costs treating obese adults. If these trends continue, the children of Michigan may be the first generation to not have a longer life span than their parents.

We know contributing factors include lack of access to healthy foods and eating less fruits and vegetables than recommended, as well as less physical activity in schools. We can address this issue by strengthening physical and health education requirements for k - 8 in Michigan schools.

Sign our petition today to help fight childhood obesity!

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