S 4993
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2020 aims to combat childhood obesity by providing grants to nonprofits, colleges, and consortia to promote healthy eating and physical activity in early childhood education programs. The bill recognizes the impact of the pandemic on food insecurity and childhood health, and seeks to establish a program to train providers and support states in integrating these practices into existing systems. It also includes funding for monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of these efforts.
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