New report highlights projects to fight obesity

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Story Created: Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:03 AM

Story Updated: Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:04 AM

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A new report details the stories of 17 school and community projects in Kentucky that organizers hope will help reduce obesity in the state.
   
The Kentucky Health and Family Services Cabinet says the state is third highest in national rankings of overweight and obese children and sixth in adult rankings.
   
The agency says the Partnership for a Fit Kentucky and the Shaping Kentucky's Future Collaborative released the new report, "Community Guide to Reducing Obesity."
   
Elaine Russell of the Kentucky Obesity Prevention Program in the Department for Public Health and the Partnership for a Fit Kentucky says people are working together across Kentucky to encourage healthy eating and regular physical activity.
   
Locations include Hopkinsville, Louisville, Booneville, Lexington, Covington and Science Hill.
   
For more information, contact Russell at Elaine.russell(at)ky.gov or (502) 564-9358.

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