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Article: Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Helps Moms Instill Healthy Eating Habits.
- Article from:
- Obesity & Diabetes Week
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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With back-to-school time just around the corner, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is calling upon Moms to promote health and combat the national childhood obesity epidemic by focusing on including more fruits and vegetables in meals and snacks. To help Moms instill good eating habits and fight unhealthy food messages on television and in popular culture, PBH is unveiling new sets of strategies and tools for Moms and their families both online and in the retail setting (see also Obesity and Diabetes).
In a survey conducted earlier this year, Moms expressed deep concern about how obesity might affect their kids now and when they are adults -- and for ...