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September 10, 2012Camp Combats Challenge of Childhood Obesity
The following is taken from a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Overweight and obesity in children are significant public health problems in the United States. The number of adolescents who are overweight has tripled since 1980 and the prevalence among younger children has more than doubled.
How does camp impact this epidemic?
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