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Obesity Discussion · 08-03-07, 05:20 AM

S.D. receives $100K to fight obesity in kids
By Jon Walker
Argus Leader
Published: August 3, 2007
South Dakota's Health Department will receive $100,000 from the National Governors Association to support programs to keep children from becoming obese.

One program is what officials call Fit from the Start, a campaign to help parents and care-givers teach 2- to 5-year-olds about the importance of healthy exercise and eating habits. Another is the state's first Great Day of Play on Aug. 15 to urge residents of all ages to be physically active outdoors.

South Dakota was one of 10 states chosen for the grant. During the past four decades, obesity rates quadrupled among children ages 6 to 11. A state survey showed one-third of students ages 5 to 19 are overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 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:	Re: South Dakota Obesity Programs S.D. receives $100K to fight obesity in kids By Jon Walker Argus Leader Published: August 3, 2007 South Dakota's Health Department will receive $100,000 from the National Governors Association to support programs to keep children from becoming obese. One program is what officials call Fit from the Start, a campaign to help parents and care-givers teach 2- to 5-year-olds about the importance of healthy exercise and eating habits. Another is the state's first Great Day of Play on Aug. 15 to urge residents of all ages to be physically active outdoors. South Dakota was one of 10 states chosen for the grant. During the past four decades, obesity rates quadrupled among children ages 6 to 11. A state survey showed one-third of students ages 5 to 19 are overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight. South Dakota Obesity __________________