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Enjoying the Summer Months - Indoors and Out

The summer months are upon us! Take advantage of the extra hours of sunshine to get outdoors and be physically active with your friends, coworkers, and family. When heading outside for activity and fun in the sun this month, always remember to grab your sunscreen and a reusable water bottle to protect your skin from the summer sun and to keep your body hydrated.

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How are you or your organization enjoying the great outdoors this month? E-mail us at physicalactivityguidelines@hhs.gov if you would like to contribute a blog post!

News & Reports 6/28/10

by ODPHP June 28, 2010

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This week, we highlight research and policy approaches to increasing physical activity in schools:

 

 

 

Strickland signs child obesity bill (Source:  FallsNewsPress.com)  Ohio enacts new law regarding nutrition and physical activity at school, in an effort to combat childhood obesity.

 

Reinventing phys ed for middle schoolers (Source:  The Orange County Register)  Promising results from a nutrition and physical activity intervention study among 42 middle schools.

 

 

How can the barriers to physical activity be effectively surmounted in the school setting?

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