1. 1 Childhood Obesity

2. a growing problem...

3. 3 Understanding This Disease

4. Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign

5. 5 Your Children...Your Choices

6. 6 “It’s hard to be a parent these days…”

7. 7 “…40 percent less likely to be obese...”

8. Our Township’s Efforts? How Are We Supporting This Campaign?

9. 9 Hands-On Project

11. 11 Conclusion

12. 12 Acknowledgments Mrs. Ward Dr. Valenza Mr. Butler Mr. Krewson Mr. Meder Carol Capone Zoe Popowcer David Langlois Carly Ludwig

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