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Obesity: A Public & Family Health Issue
Informing decisions through science and evidence-based practice.
Sizing Up America: A Public Policy Guide For Deliberative Forums
One in three--or 58 million--American adults aged 20 through 74 are overweight.
Who's Making a Difference?
Sandra Hofferth, Ph.D. & Sally Curtin, M.S.
Do food programs make children overweight?
"This study ultimately failed to find either that low-income children are more likely to be overweight or that food programs contribute to overweight among such children."
Snapshot of Obesity in the United States
Sizing up America: The Weight of the Matter
Brought to you by:
University of Maryland, College of Health and Human Performance, Department of Family Science, Maryland Family Impact Seminar, and the Maryland Cooperative Extension Public Issues Education Focus Team
Technical website design:
Valorie McAlpin, Ph.D. & Megan Weng, M.S.
Under the direction of:
Bonnie Braun, Ph.D. & Colleen Vesely, M.A.
Department of Family Science, University of Maryland
For more information, contact Bonnie Braun
Last updated: 12/18/2007
Computer Power Unlimited Curriculum Available During a Special Pre-Press Sale
The new Computer Power Unlimited curriculum is now available during a special pre-press sale!
The pre-press discount (35%) discount will be available until May 31st!
- posted May 12, 2008
Volunteer Awards, Deadline Extended to May 30th
Please take the time to review the award descriptions you’ll find on the Volunteer page. There are 12 different awards that will enable you to recognize the people who have made 4-H possible for thousands of Maryland boys and girls for over 100 years.
- posted May 12, 2008
Human Sciences Update ~ “Every Day, the Healthy Way”
State Communications Results, 2008 4-H Out-of-State Trip Awards Letters, State 4-H Fashion Revue 4-Hers and 4-H Volunteers, Coming Soon: Purchase Power – a new opportunity for youth to develop consumer skills. - posted May 12, 2008
