Getting childhood obesity initiatives across the finish line

Too often, strategies proven in research studies to reduce pediatric obesity are never implemented in the 'real world.' Researchers describe a school-based program that gets these interventions across the finish line by inviting schools to tailor them to their own needs. Thanks to this flexible approach, 200 schools in South Carolina have signed on and seen improvements in both health and educational outcomes.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33qqiWN