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Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  A race to combat childhood obesity kicked off at the Adams County Fair Sunday. Nineteen teams of four took on the "Big Heat" extreme obstacle course sponsored by a partnership with the Adams County Fair and Blessing Health System.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Miss Illinois speaks to kids at the Quincy Family YMCA Summer Day Camp on the importance on healthy eating.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Quincy school board opts out of federal lunch program extention.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  One way to prevent obesity is to start young, and that's exactly what two young Quincy women are doing.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Students at five Quincy schools will receive two free meals a day -- regardless of their family's income level.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Officials hope new school lunch standards will help address the childhood obesity problem.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Local dietician says the key to healthier eating is creativity.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  The Kids Fit Zone at the Quincy YMCA is now open!

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Construction kicked off April first, and should wrap up around the time school starts.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Congress sends bill to Obama to expand school feeding programs, try to make meals healthier

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  The slips say, "Rx for Healthy Active Living."

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  First lady Michelle Obama launches campaign against childhood obesity