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obesity

False Advertisement Contributes to Childhood Obesity

Jul 30

by Tanya Lee
Program Intern

Despite recent efforts to promote healthier eating and living in Canada, childhood obesity rates are still climbing. According to Statistics Canada, one in four Canadian children is overweight. In response to the government's efforts to combat obesity, a new trend of "healthy living" has emerged, most notably at major fast food chains.

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Walking the Walk: Active Transportation for Kids

Jul 05

by Marilee Peters
Director of Communications

"Two miles to school, through the snow, uphill -- both ways!"

We all know the jokes about the incredible distances and difficulties our parents and grandparents faced in order to get to school. Turns out that those dangers were minor compared to the ones that today's kids face: obesity and
inactivity.