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Childhood Obesity

In three decades, obesity tripled in the United States. As a result, American businesses are incurring billions of dollars each year in obesity-related medical spending, and the U.S. military is having trouble finding healthy recruits. State and federal policies are starting to catch-up with this fast-paced epidemic, providing the foundation for healthy foods in schools and safe walking and biking routes, among other solutions. Council for a Strong America supports initiatives that enable children to lead healthy lives, building a stronger economy and military.

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  1. October 17, 2018 (The Daily Signal/Heritage Foundation)

    Obese Americans Pose Growing Risk to National Security

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  2. October 13, 2018 (Fayetteville Observer)

    Generals warn of state of America’s youth

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  3. October 10, 2018 (Nexstar Media Group (TV))

    Obesity affecting military recruits

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  4. April 27, 2018 (Nexstar Media Group)

    Group Concerned Over Military Readiness and Obesity

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  5. March 16, 2018 (Daily Press )

    Army is changing its culture of fitness

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