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Major funding for this project comes from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Recent News
	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has awarded grants of $27,000 to $45,000 to 17 Michigan schools and their community partners, to fight childhood obesity. June 25, 2009
	Experts: Most type 2 diabetes can be stopped in childhood (USA Today) June 23, 2009
	The eating habits of American children appear to be shifting. And for a change, the news is good. (New York Times) June 16, 2009
	Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning draws a game plan for childhood obesity. (Indianapolis Star) June 16, 2009
	Using Teamwork to Bring Girls Into the Game (New York Times) June 15, 2009
	The California Assembly has passed a bill to set minimum standards for food in licensed child-care centers. (Los Angeles Times) June 09, 2009

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