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Epidemics
Especially Among Children, Prevention is Key to Halting Obesity Epidemic, President of American Dietetic Association Tells Congressional Subcommittee
April 12th, 2009
A focus on prevention of behaviors that lead to obesity and excess weight, as part of a national program of education, promotion, policy and legislation, offers the best opportunity to halt the country's obesity epidemic, particularly among children, Martin M. Yadrick, the president of the American Dietetic Association testified Thursday, March 26, at a Congressional hearing on the state of obesity in the U.S. "U.S. public policies could do more to address overweight and obesity in the United States," said Yadrick. While many understand the role of the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has major opportunities to counter the...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-04-12)
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