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- Michelle Obama celebrates decreasing rates of childhood obesity
 Since launching the "Let's Move!" campaign three years ago, the country has been making progress in curbing childhood obesity, says first lady Michelle Obama. This week, Obama will tour Mississippi and Chicago to celebrate the program's success. "Our kids are eating better at school," Obama said. "They're moving more. And we're starting ... to see a change in the trends. We're starting to see rates of obesity coming down like never before." Education Week/Schooled in Sports blog
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- Meal program feeds need in Wash. district
A school district in Washington state has launched an after-school meal program at five schools, in which students are served meals consisting of protein, grains, milk, fruits and vegetables. Officials say the program helps ensure that students in the district -- 70% of whom qualify for free and reduced-price meals -- do not go hungry after school. KING-TV (Seattle)
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- After-school soccer gets overweight children moving
Overweight and obese students who joined an after-school soccer program showed significant improvements in their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity after school and on Saturdays, a study on the website of the journal JAMA Pediatrics found. However, the intervention failed to boost activity, fitness or weight for all participants. HealthDay News
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SNF to host webinar on the STEPS Challenge
 On Wednesday, March 13, the School Nutrition Foundation -- in partnership with Jennie-O -- will be offering a free webinar entitled, "SNA's STEPS Challenge: A Simple Approach to Health & Wellness." The goal of this webinar is to help members make the most of the program to enjoy a healthier, well-balanced life. Participants will hear success stories from fellow members and receive exercise and wellness tips from a health expert. Learn more.
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