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May 8, 2008 New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
November 28, 2007 A New CDC Study Finds no Real Increase in Obesity Among Adults; But Levels Still High
November 27, 2007 HHS Launches Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention Initiative
October 19, 2007 CDC Study Finds U.S. Schools Making Progress in Decreasing Availability of Junk Food and Promoting Physical Activity
August 2, 2007 More Women Choosing to Breastfeed, but Rates of Exclusive Breastfeeding Fall Short of National Objectives
April 29, 2007 HHS Secretary Announces Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Members
October 26, 2006 HHS Secretary Announces Development of Physical Activity Guidelines at National Prevention Summit
March 1, 2006 Physical and mental health characteristics of U.S. and foreign-born adults, 1998–2003

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Page last reviewed: May 14, 2008
Page last updated: May 14, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion