Mrs. Obama outlines goals and pledges to participate in President’s Active Lifestyle Award (Slidell, Louisiana) – As children across the country begin a new school year, First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the next phase of Let’s Move! – her initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity in a generation – focusing today on improving children’s nutrition and physical fitness. Her remarks ...

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The city of San Juan Capistrano will host Weight Loss Challenge classes this summer to promote physical fitness. Wellness coach Rebecca Russell will teach the classes starting Monday through Sept. 13. Classes will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. every...

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A U.S. study suggests obese children attending summer weight-loss camps enjoy better physical fitness as a result of a sense of belonging and shared goals.

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A residential summer weight-loss camp markedly improved obese children's health. A physician found the camp improved children's weight, body mass index, physical fitness and blood pressure.

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ST. LOUIS, May 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests obese children attending summer weight-loss camps enjoy better physical fitness as a result of a sense of belonging and shared goals.

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