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Combatting Southern West Virginia’s childhood obesity crisis

Summary by WOAY-TV
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – The Mountain State ranks last when it comes to childhood obesity. While policies enacted by the state support health, soaring numbers tell a different story. Being more physically active can counteract obesity and poor health outcomes. We want to get kids moving, and that means they should have 60 minutes of daily vigorous physical activity. “Very concerning because obesity at a young age can lead to chronic diseases later …
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WOAY-TV broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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