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Investigate the primary causes for the increase in overweight youth and discover its impact on the health care system. After watching segments from the Bill Moyers Now program, your learners develop campaigns to implement in school that combat obesity and promote physical activity.

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body mass index, obesity

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body mass index, exercise, obesity, health
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Physical Education
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2 hrs
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