Rising childhood obesity rates alarm health officials
A national NHANES based study of over 12 000 youths shows obesity tripling from 0.8 percent to 3.8 percent between 1976 80 and 1999 04, suggesting about 2.7 million severely obese children. Sedentary lifestyles and poor food choices drive the trend, with schools improving nutrition but more work ahead. A separate study notes more injuries in physical education classes.
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Curbing Childhood Obesity Through School Exercise Programs
The piece urges robust school based physical activity to fight rising obesity while noting injuries among youths rose 150 percent from 1997 to 2007. It argues for safer PE classes, trained instructors, proper warm ups, and early adoption of healthy fitness habits to combat chronic illness and long term harm.
Costly toll of war obsession weighs on nation
William A. Collins argues that imperial overreach harms economies and lives. He cites hefty Pentagon and State Department staffing, rising mercenary use, and casualties as the US shifts to private security, while veterans face VA delays and societal costs.
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Telegram letters to editor policy and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer name address and phone number. Letters may be edited for libel and length and should stay under 500 words. General thank you notes are acceptable. form letters poems or business solicitations will not be printed.
The First Amendment Text Reference
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Help Protect Our Ponds From Litter and Abuse
Reader Steven P. Sauer decries trash at Scott State Fishing Lake. He urges campers to bag refuse, tidy sites, and teach children respect for public lands to preserve parks and wildlife for future generations. He notes maintenance strain and calls for collective action. Ron Munyan requests explanation of volatile fuel prices and regional disparities.
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Sebelius Defends Health Care Reform in Washington Post
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