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The Philadephia Story: Bringing Affordable Healthy Foods to Underserved Communities
Posted: Mar 13, 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Diabetes Coverage Can't Wait, A Group Tells OH Lawmakers
Posted: Mar 12, 2010
Dayton Daily News
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Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Posted: Mar 8, 2010
BusinessWeek
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Snack-Food Cravings Turn U.S. Children into Constant Eaters
Posted: Mar 2, 2010
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Gates Foundation to Release Results of Largest Teacher Poll Ever
Posted: Feb 23, 2010
Scholastic
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Researchers Explore Link Between Obesity and Environment
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
San Diego State University
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African-Americans Attitude About Lung Cancer May Hinder Prevention
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Science Daily, 2-22-10
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The Business Case for Physical Activity: Employer Guidelines
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Centers for Disease Control
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Realistic Physical Goals Can Make You a Winner
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-22-10
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Bicyclists, Pedestrians Part of Street Plan
Posted: Feb 19, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-19-10
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Most Americans Think Its Others Who Are Unhealthy
Posted: Feb 16, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-16-10
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4 Reasons More Recess Helps Kids Do Better In School
Posted: Feb 11, 2010
U.S. News & World Report, 2-4-10
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Area Health Group's Focus Already on Child Obesity Problem
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 2-9-10
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First Lady Announces "Let's Move" Initiative
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
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Girl's odyssey Shows Challenge of Fighting Obesity
Posted: Feb 1, 2010
AP @ Dayton Daily News
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Premier HeartWorks Encourages Good Heart Health, Special Offer on Screening
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
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More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
MedicinePlus story from HealthDay News
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Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children & Adolescents
Posted: Jan 28, 2010
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force story at HeathyChildren.org
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Daily Media Use Up Dramatically from 5 Yrs Ago
Posted: Jan 25, 2010
Kaiser Family Foundation Report, 1-20-10
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CDC Finds 1 in 5 American Youths Have Abnormal Lipid Levels
Posted: Jan 25, 2010
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention news release, 1-21-10
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Girls on the Run Forming Local Chapter
Posted: Jan 17, 2010
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Understanding the Power of Healthy Self-Esteem and Children
Posted: Jan 14, 2010
ExpertClick, 1-13-2010
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Tips to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Posted: Jan 12, 2010
Dayton Daily News, 1-11-2010
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Time to Focus on Healthier Drinks
Posted: Jan 12, 2010
Harvard School of Public Health article
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Did Americans Get Any Healthier Over the Past Decade?
Posted: Jan 5, 2010
Associated Press, 12-31-09
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Kids Fitness Can Be Fun & Functional
Posted: Jan 4, 2010
W. Carrollton Schools YouTube clip from 2008
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11 Mo Co Childcare Ctrs Reach for the Stars
Posted: Dec 28, 2009
ReadySetSoar and 4C, 12-22-09
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Boonshoft Opens for New Year's Eve (day) & New Year's Day with GetUp
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
Open Noon to 5p - Family fun!
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State Grant to Help Residents Get Healthy
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 12-23-2009
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Diabetes Insight Could Lead to Better Treatment
Posted: Dec 21, 2009
HealthDay News, 12-21-09
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Black Man's Think Tank Calls For Proposals
Posted: Dec 18, 2009
Invitation for presenters at annual conference in April
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School Bans on Junk Food Heads to Ohio Senate
Posted: Dec 17, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 12-17-2009
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Tax Sugary Drinks to Fight the Flab, expert says
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
Article from Reuters London bureau, 12-9-09
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General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids Cereals
Posted: Dec 9, 2009
General Mills announces reduction of sugar in kids cereals
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Cold Weather Sports & Your Family
Posted: Dec 3, 2009
This Kids Health article offers tips for motivating the family to get outside this winter!
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Junk Food Blues
Posted: Dec 3, 2009
Junk Food Blues, 58% higher depression rates with processed food diet
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Check out Five A Day Miami Valley
Posted: Dec 1, 2009
Ideas for getting 5 fruits & veggies a day
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Holiday Feasting without Defeating
Posted: Nov 25, 2009
Dayton Children's blog, 11-23-2009
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Diabetics Show Alarming Increase in Morbid Obesity
Posted: Nov 24, 2009
Loyola U Health System study, 11-23-2009
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Lawmakers Tout Broad Support for Childhood Obesity Bill
Posted: Nov 19, 2009
Senate Bill 210 - bipartisan support for school changes to combat childhood obesity
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Half Ohio's Adults may be obese by 2018
Posted: Nov 17, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-17-2000
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Montgomery County's 13% Diabetes Rate Tops State,Nation
Posted: Nov 13, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-13-09
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Reps meet to boost enthusiasm for anti-obesity initiative
Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Dayton Daily News, 11-11-09
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GetUp Launches New Web Site
Posted: Nov 5, 2009
GetUp is pleased to announce the launch of its new family-friendly website. Visitors to the site can access detailed information about GetUp Montgomery County, a multi-year, county-wide initiative to address childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children and families. GetUp Montgomery County’s goals are to:- Promote the easy to learn '5-2-1-Almost None' method of keeping kids active and eating healthy foods;
- Reach the greatest number of children in the shortest period of time with the most efficient and sustainable use of resources;
- Create a culture throughout the County in which children and their families have the motivation, ability, and opportunity to lead healthier lives;
- Develop and support sustainable policy, practice, and behavior changes in places where children live, learn, and play.
