CDC paper: Few schools use proven programs to combat obesity
Hardly any U.S. public schools are implementing evidence-based programs to combat obesity despite the substantial amount of research that’s gone into developing them, according to a paper published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Further, some schools appear to be exacerbating body-weight stigma or unhealthy behaviors by conducting “Biggest Loser” contests among staff…
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