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Blue Cross, MSU team up to fight child obesity

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Aug 6, 2009

Obesity among Grand Rapids Public Schools children is the target of a $1 million initiative by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan State University. According to the Livingston Daily.com, the university says the Blue Cross-funded program seeks to increase physical activity, make healthy food more affordable and available, and improve people’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.

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