Few US Schools Use Evidence-Based Programs To Reduce Obesity, CDC Paper Says.

reports very few public schools in the US “are implementing evidence-based programs to combat obesity despite the substantial amount of research that’s gone into developing them, according to a paper published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” The paper also found that some schools exacerbate unhealthy behaviors with “Biggest Loser” contests and other programs. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/cdc-paper-few-schools-use-proven-programs-combat-o/