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Childhood Obesity

a growing problem...

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Understanding This Disease

Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign

5Your Children...Your Choices

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“It’s hard to be a parent these days…”

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“…40 percent less likely to be obese...”

Our Township’s Efforts?

How Are We Supporting This

Campaign?

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Hands-On Project

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Conclusion

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Acknowledgments

Mrs. Ward

Dr. Valenza

Mr. Butler

Mr. Krewson

Mr. Meder

Carol Capone

Zoe Popowcer

David Langlois

Carly Ludwig

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