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Experts: Obesity rates among young people in Britain falling
Obesity rates in young people in Britain appear to be going into reverse, a top gathering of health officials heard Monday, as the message on the risks of being overweight seems to be getting through. Presenting research on obesity in Britain, Klim McPherson from Oxford University told the World Health…
Michelle Obama aims to cut the fat out of the military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change. Obama, who has spearheaded a healthy eating and fitness program for children for two years, will lend her voice on Thursday to the military’s efforts to overhaul…
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