1 Childhood Obesity
a growing problem...
3 Understanding This Disease
Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign
5 Your Children...Your Choices
6 “It’s hard to be a parent these days…”
7 “…40 percent less likely to be obese...”
Our Township’s Efforts? How Are We Supporting This Campaign?
9 Hands-On Project
11 Conclusion
12 Acknowledgments Mrs. Ward Dr. Valenza Mr. Butler Mr. Krewson Mr. Meder Carol Capone Zoe Popowcer David Langlois Carly Ludwig
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