Sentences with phrase «student obesity levels»

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By increasing the number of students eligible to enroll in school meal programs and improving the quality of food served, this legislation simultaneously tackles both hunger and the obesity levels currently affecting too many communities across this nation.»

To examine the role for endocannabinoids generated in peripheral organs in controlling the overeating of western diet, DiPatrizio and coauthor Donovan A. Argueta, a bioengineering Ph.D. student in his lab, used a mouse model of western diet - induced obesity (chronic exposure to high levels of sugars and fats).

Schools are being looked to as a means for addressing childhood obesity and physical activity levels because of the amount of time students spend at school during the school year.

«Statistics show minority students are twice as likely to increase their obesity level during summer,» said Wedding, citing data collected by the National Summer Learning Association.

These versatile programs, offered at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, provide students an opportunity to train for public health careers specializing in obesity and weight management.