Georgia County Government - March 2008 - (Page 33) “The problem starts young. Georgia has an astounding number of children that are obese and overweight.” – Connie Crawley, UGA Extension health and nutrition expert and 83 percent said the sessions helped t hem ma ke hea lt hy food choices. For example, 89 percent planned to use food label nutritional facts when ma k i ng food choices; 86 percent planned to trim fat from meat; and 99 percent planned to choose regular-size fast food items instead of deluxe and super sizes. T he E x t e n s i on Wa l k- a-We i g h program alone has helped close to 900 Georgians. Participants in the program significantly improved their dietary and exercise habits, helping them reach their weight loss goals and reduce risk factors. “Problems and challenges facing our society don’t go away, they just change,” Atiles said. “We constantly seek to conduct research and develop meaningful programs that get real results to help Georgians live healthier, more productive lives.” ■ Percentage of Georgia Adults Who are Obese or Overweight Ages 55 – 64 72.3 percent 59.3 percent Age 65+ 351133_Moreland.indd 1 11/7/07 10:44:14 AM E.R.SNELL CONTRACTOR, INC. ERS P.O. Box 306 Snellville, GA 30078 770-985-0600 Phone 770-985-2998 Fax In Business Since 1923 Twelve Asphalt Plants To Serve You Equal Opportunity Employer ROADS & BRIDGES ROADS * BRIDGES * CULVERTS * SITE WORK ASPHALT PAVING * ASPHALT SALES * PARKING LOTS COMMERCIAL * INDUSTRIAL * MUNICIPAL Drug Free Workplace 307867_ER_Snell.indd 1 11/21/06 7:51:04 AM 338780_TheJaeger.indd 1 MARCH 2008 www.accg.org 8/22/07 33 9:01:17 AM http://www.maai.net http://www.jaegerco.com http://www.ersnell.com http://www.accg.org
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