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obesity prevention
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Calorie Information Needed on Alcoholic Drinks, Group Says
The Local Government Association has renewed a push for breweries and other alcoholic drink manufacturers to label beverages…
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American Medical Association Boosts Obesity Education for Doctors
This week, at the American Medical Association's annual meeting, members of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians helped…
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American Beverage Association Aims High With Anti-Obesity Partnership
With three of the group’s most prominent member companies on board—along with a political figure no less esteemed…
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New York City’s “Bloomberg Soda Ban” Dies With Appeals-Court Ruling
Following in the path of two lower court rulings, New York's Court of Appeals invalidated an effort by…
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Tipping the Scales: Association Holds Annual Pet Obesity Survey
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is working with vets and owners this week to track the dangers…
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American Medical Association: Obesity is a Disease
At its annual meeting, the American Medical Association decided to classify obesity as a disease—a move that could…
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Foundation Offers Associations Grants to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
Healthcare foundation offers associations grants to influence policy making for childhood obesity. Will the associations’ efforts helpsolve what…
