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Obesity Discussion · 02-26-07, 03:50 PM

$8m program to tackle young obesity

By Vincent Morello
February 24, 2007 12:54pm

A $58 million program to encourage students to undertake more physical activity has been launched by the NSW Government in an effort to tackle Australia's childhood obesity epidemic.
NSW Premier Morris Iemma announced the four-year Sporting Challenge today at Oki Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah in Sydney's south.
The program includes an anti-sledging effort to teach children proper sporting behaviour in all primary schools.
Building stronger relationships between schools and sporting organisations, encouraging children to spend less time playing video games and watching TV and pursuing a national ban on the use of trans-fats by fast food companies are also part of the program.
"We know that obesity is one of the major health challenges that the western world faces so getting kids more active, getting them fitter (and) interested in sport is one way to tackle the obesity challenge," Mr Iemma said.
The premier's election campaign promise follows previous funding announcements of $50 million for school sporting and fitness equipment and upgrades to high school sporting facilities and playing fields.
Although money for schools will provide more opportunities for sporting and exercise activities, Mr Iemma encouraged parents to play their part.
"As a father of four kids, I place great importance on making sure my kids are spending enough time doing physical activities – kicking a ball around or just enjoying the outdoors," Mr Iemma said.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,955 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	$58m childhood obesity program in New South Wales Australia $8m program to tackle young obesity By Vincent Morello February 24, 2007 12:54pm A $58 million program to encourage students to undertake more physical activity has been launched by the NSW Government in an effort to tackle Australia's childhood obesity epidemic. NSW Premier Morris Iemma announced the four-year Sporting Challenge today at Oki Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah in Sydney's south. The program includes an anti-sledging effort to teach children proper sporting behaviour in all primary schools. Building stronger relationships between schools and sporting organisations, encouraging children to spend less time playing video games and watching TV and pursuing a national ban on the use of trans-fats by fast food companies are also part of the program. "We know that obesity is one of the major health challenges that the western world faces so getting kids more active, getting them fitter (and) interested in sport is one way to tackle the obesity challenge," Mr Iemma said. The premier's election campaign promise follows previous funding announcements of $50 million for school sporting and fitness equipment and upgrades to high school sporting facilities and playing fields. Although money for schools will provide more opportunities for sporting and exercise activities, Mr Iemma encouraged parents to play their part. "As a father of four kids, I place great importance on making sure my kids are spending enough time doing physical activities – kicking a ball around or just enjoying the outdoors," Mr Iemma said. Childhood Obesity __________________