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Panel pushes broad effort to combat childhood obesity
The Institute of Medicine urges a wide range approach involving parents, schools, communities and government. Dr. Kaplan of Emory leads the panel. experts liken efforts to anti smoking campaigns. About 9 million children over six are obese. calls for reduced TV time, better labeling, stronger PE and healthier norms. Secretary Thompson notes potential label revisions. critics urge immediate policy action.
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Washington
Institute of Medicine
Jeffrey Kaplan
Emory University
Atlanta
Shiriki K. Kumanyika
University of Pennsylvania
Kaplan
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Tommy G. Thompson
Food and Drug Administration