Bike Access Victory for New Bridge Over 400
Two new bike lanes for a new Northridge Rd bridge over 400 were ultimately included in the final plans of a Georgia Department of Transportation project. ...
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Bill Status of S.B. 0396
Shows the status and history of S.B. 0396 and the amendment that would raise a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks and use the revenue for the Illinois Health Promotion ...
Read MoreBill for South Carolina to Eliminate Junk Foods in Schools
The Bill that will be presented to eliminate junk foods from schools in South ...
Read MoreBill to guarantee school recess in New Jersey unanimously passes Snate committee vote
According to this report, S 1501 which require at least 20 minutes of recess time for children in grades K-5th was passed by a Senate committee on February 21, 2013. The bill states that children should not be denied access to recess for any reason. Sen. Turner who is sponsoring this bill believes that children will have more time to play and exercise, once this bill is ...
Read MoreBill Number 843
The summary, actions, and full text of H.B. 843 that would, among other things, tax sugary drinks in the state of New ...
Read MoreBill Would Eliminate Junk Food from SC School Vending Machines and Lunches
News article from South Carolina about the proposed bill that will eliminate "junk food" that meets a certain criteria from lunch rooms and vending machines, along with regulating the beverages for purchase, during school ...
Read MoreBill Status of HB 4121
Webpage on the Illinois State government page that has all the information on the status and history of HB ...
Read MoreCATCH Success in El Paso, TX
Latino children who are overweight or obese are at a greater risk for developing type II diabetes. In communities where fast food is readily available and where a sedentary lifestyle is commonplace, children can benefit from evidence based programs such as CATCH. Parents, teachers, and students attending Glen Cove elementary in El Paso, Texas describe how the CATCH program has helped them lead healthier lifestyles. ...
Read MoreBMI Reports 2012-2013
This report takes a look at the Body Mass index (BMI) of 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade children living in Spartanburg. In all three of these grade levels, Hispanic children were more likely to be overweight or obese compared to all other race groups. ...
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