Child obesity program announced (Prince George Citizen Online)
The YMCA, UNBC and Northern Health, through the B.C. Ministry of Health Service, are partnering to deliver a program dealing with child obesity in Prince George.Shapedown North will work with Prince George families with children who are overweight or obese to address the "major health issue," Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Mount Robson said Friday."Research conducted in 2007 revealed that 25 ...
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At school, good food costs money (The Acorn)
There were a couple of questions that seemed to be raised in a recent article that I would like to clarify related to the child nutrition program in the Oak Park schools. Two years ago, with the help of a committee comprising parents, educators and pediatricians, Oak Park developed a policy related to student wellness.
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Retirement of child nutrition supervisor presents dilemma (Minden Press-Herald)
The Webster Parish School Board voted Thursday night to approach their attorneys and petition the court regarding the Child Nutrition Program.
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Well-Being In Brief: 11/20/2008 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Natural Health Network meeting; Open house at new TC hospice office; New hearing aids for essay winner; Bake sale for Child and Family Services; Sex Ed committee seeks volunteers; Holiday card sale will help disabled; Family Forum holiday program; Kids' books help 'Healthy Futures';
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Breakfast at desk called a success (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO – It's not exactly room service, but thousands of San Diego children have breakfast delivered right to their classrooms every morning through a program that is drawing attention from around the state. Desktop dining has been integrated into the morning routine at 12 elementary schools, ensuring that some of the San Diego Unified School District's poorest students start their day with a ...
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CBCP thumbs down sex education program for bishops (GMA News)
MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Wednesday rejected the proposal made by a party-list congressman for the clergy to undergo sex education program.
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Chattanooga Group Continues Work During Growing Food Crisis (WTVC Chattanooga)
Reports from Haiti's capital today say malnutrition is blamed for 26 child deaths in two weeks and a Chattanooga-based group is doing its part to keep it from growing.
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UC student enjoying life in Washington (Merced Sun-Star)
WASHINGTON -- UC Merced senior Justin Duckham admits he is a straight-up political junkie.
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Students get FIT after school (The News-Press)
Ten jumping jacks? No problem. Jump rope? Easy.
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Calendar of events (Waller County News Citizen)
Spiritual Renewal A Spiritual Renewal opportunity for friends and family of the Hempstead community and surrounding areas will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church starting on Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Fred Thomas III. On Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. Guest speakers on Monday will be Rev. Michael Wolf; Tuesday, Nov. 18 ...
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