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Data shows New Mexico child obesity up since 2020
The increase started between 2019 and 2021, where testing was not done in 2020 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency. Sugary drinks and highly ...
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Mexico law banning junk food in schools takes effect
A law banning unhealthy food at public schools in Mexico took effect Monday. In the fall, schools were given six months to phase out highly processed salty and sweet foods, like chips and sugary ...
Childhood obesity rates dropping in New Mexico
NEW ON SEVEN. CHILDHOOD OBESITY RATES ARE DROPPING IN NEW MEXICO. BUT THEY’RE STILL HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. A ...
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New report shows New Mexico making progress with childhood obesity
The obesity rate for third grade students decreased from 27.5% to 24.1% over the past year. The report also shows obesity rates in boys is 6.5% higher than girls. Story continues below ...
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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency. Sugary drinks and ...
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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’
AP Mexico’s children consume more junk food than anywhere else in Latin America, according to UNICEF, which classifies the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic as an emergency. Sugary drinks ...