Obesity Prevalence and Risk Factors Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Kansas
A new statewide survey shows that racial and ethnic minorities in Kansas, particularly blacks and Hispanics, are more likely than their white counterparts, to be overweight or obese.
Kansas Public School Health: Nutrition, Physical Education and Physical Activity Policies and Practices
The growing awareness of the social and medical impact of overweight and obesity has encouraged the development of local, state and federal initiatives. These efforts are particularly important when they target youth, because eating and activity patterns established in childhood have been shown to carry into adulthood. To better understand the health environment for Kansas youth, this study examined key policies and practices that affect public school children across the state.
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