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Press Conference Held to Outline Childhood Obesity Prevention

As one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y is committed to improving America’s health. House Resolution 243 of 2013 directed the Joint State Government Commission to create an advisory committee to study and make recommendations about childhood obesity prevention and wellness. The report discusses the ramifications and effects of childhood obesity, as well as steps we can take to prevent their incidences.

On Wednesday, June 25th, 2014, a press conference was held in the Capitol Media Center to outline this amazing progress thus far. Click here to watch!