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Press Releases
This section contains a comprehensive list of press releases published by the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative.

Press Coverage
This section contains articles that feature the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative and its efforts to prevent childhood obesity.

Press Kit
This section contains background information on the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative including organization documents and materials, press releases, and press coverage.

Newsletter Archive
The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative publishes a monthly newsletter, which features local, state and national news, events, grant opportunities, and other resources related to childhood obesity prevention.

Quick Facts

In 2006 alone, overweight; obesity; and physical inactivity cost California $41 billion in healthcare and productivity loss
One in four children in San Diego County is overweight or obese; this is slightly higher than the national average (California Center for Public Health Advocacy, 2009)
Overweight children are far more likely to be obese as adults (California Center of Public Health Advocacy, 2009)

News & Upcoming Events

The San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative is partnering with KyXy 96.5 in its 2013 Get Fit & Thrive Campaign to promote 5210 Every Day!.

See our latest newsletter and the COI calendar for upcoming events.

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Physical Activity and Nutrition Database

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