A Bigger Problem in the District

Several wards in the District have the highest rates of childhood overweight and obesity in the region. Across the nation, virtually every jurisdiction, urban and suburban, confronts a weight problem among youth.

This Story In D.C., Where Kids Live Sets Tone for Weight-Loss Success Article \| Latrisha Avery knows losing weight could head off the diabetes that runs in her family. But the fifth-grader has a more immediate reason for her goal of losing 20 pounds before she starts middle school next year: So kids will stop calling her "King Kong." Audio Galleries: Different Worlds, One Problem Two Worlds, One Problem A Bigger Problem in the District Suburban Breakdown Discussion: How Do We Stop This Epidemic?		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace del.icio.us NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this graphic
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