Schools, Parents, Lawmakers Take on Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – School lunch programs have been targeted, but lawmakers have been reluctant to enforce stricter nutrition standards, claiming they are too expensive, says News 14 Carolina. A recent Pediatrics study found although weight problems begin at home, they get worse at school. Louisiana State University is waging war on obesity on both fronts, Associated Press says. Here are details about childhood obesity and home-school health cooperatives for parents.