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Philly Becomes 1st Major US City With Soda Tax
Philadelphia became the first major American city with a soda tax on Thursday despite a multimillion-dollar campaign by the beverage industry to block it.The City Council gave final approval to a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet...
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Obese Arabs battle the bulge at camp
LEADIN:
Egypt has a well-documented battle with the bulge - it has the highest rate of obesity in Africa.
But a weight loss camp north of Cairo hopes to attract people from across the region who want to get...
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How to Trim the Fat Out of America's Diet
Jan.03 -- Bloomberg Intelligence’s Rob Barnett discusses "The Economists' Diet" and the costs of obesity on society. He speaks with Tom Keene and Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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UN report: Half billion people go hungry in Asia-Pacific region
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Study suggests weight gain if you sleep with TV on
Dozing off to late-night TV or sleeping with other lights on may mix up your metabolism and lead to weight gain and even obesity, a provocative but preliminary U.S. research suggests.
Bloomberg
Ex-Australian Premier Turnbull on Covid, Climate Change
Jun.10 -- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discusses the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change. Turnbull co-chairs the Reform for Resilience Policy Commission, which is urging leaders to use the Group of...
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Health ministry report reveals increase in obesity rates
1. Wide of Ipanema Beach
2. Medium of woman on beach wearing bikini
3. Close of woman laying down sipping a drink on beach
4. Close up of overweight woman's stomach
5. Mid of overweight woman sitting on beach
6. Close up of overweight...
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony visit primary school in Bronx
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New York - 25 September 2007
1. Wide Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony arrive
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jennifer Lopez:
"It feels great. I don't think I expected, we expected...
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How Russians are battling the bulge
Moscow, Russia, February 7, 2009
1. Wide shot of Irina Alekseyeva at her kitchen
2. Mid shot Evgeny Stolyarov and Irina Alekseyeva cooking
3. Close up Evgeny cutting apples
4. Mid shot Evgeny pan to Irina cooking
5. Close up bowl with...
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China - Obesity
Obesity among children in China is becoming a major problem as
standards of living increase and diets change.
kids exercising
kids running
cu kid's large bottom
kids playing tug or war
kids swimming
kids on exercise machines
cu weighing...
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HEALTH BOARD LIKES MAYOR'S BIG DRINK BAN PROPOSAL
New York City's Board of Health signalled strong support on Tuesday for the mayor's plan to fight obesity by banning the sale of large, sugary beverages at local restaurants.
"The sugary drinks are the item that is most closely...
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Jakarta's first junior gym fights childhood obesity
AP Television
Jakarta, Indonesia - January 19, 2011
1. Mid of child minders watching children in the gym
2. Close pan left to right of sign reading (English) "I like Gym"
3. Wide of boy climbing rope in gym class
4. Close up of boy...
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Antiobesity balloons introduced as a non-invasive way to aid weight loss.
1. Wide of exteriors of surgery ward at Polyclinic Hospital Umberto I
2. Exterior of balloon procedure room
3. Room with nurses preparing for balloon inserting procedure
4. Balloon procedure kit
5. Pan down from inflated balloon to a...
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CHINA: OBESITY
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Until recently, obesity has been a rare sight in China.
A steady rise in the standard of living and changing habits over the last couple of years has created a growing weight problem among Chinese youth.
It's a new problem...
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A pioneering nursery in Scotland is tackling the growing issue of childhood obesity by installing a toddler size gym in it's playroom.
HEADLINE: For these children, a pint-sized gym
CAPTION: A nursery in Scotland installs a tiny gym in its playroom, battling the growing problem of childhood obesity. A government report found Scotland to be among the world's most obese...
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Classes are being offered nationwide to encourage African Americans to learn about cooking fresh foods based on traditional African cuisine. The program is trying to combat obesity, heart disease and other ailments often linked to diet. (July 28)
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(NATS of lentils going into pot)
(NATS: I'm really enjoying the looks on people's faces as they're contemplating eating cold peas.)
SOUNDBITE (English) Mandy Willig, dietician:
"The actual...
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Mexico City lawmakers are trying to tackle at once a dual problem in the country: it has the highest consumption of bottled water per capita in the world and among the highest rates of obesity.
Mexico City lawmakers are trying to tackle at once a dual problem in the country: it has the highest consumption of bottled water per capita in the world and among the highest rates of obesity.
Legislators recently approved a measure...
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Celebrities take to the runway in support of Heart Truth
1. Pan backstage
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sheryl Crow:
"i'm wearing Ralph Lauren, he's kind of my main man and the dress is gorgeous, I mean he just does amazing, beautiful couture dresses so it's easy."
3. setup shot Kelly Rowland
4....
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A nation-wide corporate triathlon aims to target obesity in the workplace
Elwood, Melbourne - March 2, 2008
1. Wide shot group of swimmers running into water
2. Mid shot group of participants waiting for baton change
3. Wide shot cyclists mounting at bicycle mount line
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Andrew Willis,...
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Former President Bill Clinton says he has no intention of slowing down despite last week''s procedure to unclog a blocked artery. Clinton told an event on childhood obesity that he will manage his stress better, and sleep and exercise more.
HEADLINE: Clinton resumes public schedule, talks procedure
CAPTION: Former President Bill Clinton says he has no intention of slowing down despite last week''s procedure to unclog a blocked artery. Clinton told an event on childhood...
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Claims overweight teenagers who go to the gym can prevent type 2 diabetes
1. Close up of Eddie Choz lifting weights
2. Mid shot of Eddie Choz lifting weights
3. Wide shot of Choz
4. Close shot of weights on machine
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Eddie Choz, study participant
"It's been going great. I get to do...
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Campaign to curb rising obesity in China
12% of the population in China is obese according to China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Research from the centre shows that growing economy over the last two decades has gone hand in hand with expanding waistlines.
The...
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Michelle Obama visits US pavilion at Expo
MICHELLE OBAMA'S ITALY TRIP CONTINUESUS First Lady Michelle Obama visited the US pavilion at the Milan Expo 2015 on Thursday (18 JUNE 2015) and addressed a group of college students in a panel discussion about world hunger. One of the...