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“The 12 best things to happen to L.A. pedestrians in 2012”



The city of Los Angeles is working to get people walking again. The year 2012 marked great strides for residents of Los Angeles, who experienced the city's first street-to-plaza conversion, and continental crosswalk. Moreover, the city appointed two pedestrian coordinators, approved a Complete Streets pilot program for parklets or "plazitas," and featured initiatives to help residents discover ways to navigate the city without their cars. ...

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“The effect of a neighborhood built environment on physical activity behaviors”



Residents living in the Mueller Community increased their levels of recreational walking by 91.7 minutes after moving to the Mueller Community. ...

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“The Local Food, Farms and Jobs Act”



From the Huffington Post blog, an article about how the Local Food, Farms and Jobs Act will positively impact not only farms but regular consumers, ...

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“The Y Makes Commitment to Advance First Lady’s Efforts to Keep Kids Healthy”



The YMCA announces that it will create new standards establishing a a minimum amount of physical activity for children of different ages. The standards were developed through collaborations with the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), University of Massachusetts at Boston, the Healthy Out of School Time Coalition (HOST) and the National Institute for Out of School Time (NIOST). Through collaborations such as these, the Y has learned the most effective ways to create healthy environments in out-of-school time ...

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“Turner Bill To Ensure New Jersey Children Continue To Have Access To Recess Approved By Education Panel”



Senator Shirley K. Turner (D-Mercer) the Vice Chair of the Education Committee believes that educators should look at recess as something that is part of a curriculum rather than something that takes away time from learning. The Association for Childhood Education International estimates that 40% of US schools have reduced or eliminated recess. This number may be even higher among high-minority, underserved populations. ...

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“U.S. Releases New Rules for School Snack Foods”



The New York Times on the proposeda USDA guidelines for healthier snacks in ...

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“Soda Tax in California? Poll Reveals Voters are Receptive”



With soda tax legislation introduced in California, the poll that found voters receptive to a soda tax as long as the money goes to fight childhood obesity takes on a new relevancy. ...

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“Soda Tax is Among 2,189 Bills Introduced by California Lawmakers”



More news about the soda tax introduced in California in ...

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“Steps to Health: Schools go for Healthier Options”



In San Antonio, many schools have gone the extra mile to kick junk food off their campuses. Swapping selling tubs of cookie dough for selling chances at pelting teachers with water balloons and other non food related activities, schools in the area are revamping the way they fund-raise. ...

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