WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, SportsFighting obesity in Wood County
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WOOD COUNTY (WAOW) -- Wood County receives a federal grant to promote healthy lifestyles.
The money comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Wood County will receive $2.3 million in federal stimulus money over two years designed to reduce obesity in kids and adults.
"If you can start with the children and get them eating healthier and being more physically active, then as adults they will be as well," said Kristie Rauter, community health improvement planner for the Wood County Health Department.
Rauter says increasing physical activity in childcare centers and schools is one of the goals.
Other efforts include menu labeling, where restaurants and schools will put special labels on healthy foods.
Wood County will also launch a Farm-to-School program that'll allow schools to purchase produce from local farmers.
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