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PR-04/04/2006: MEDIA ALERT: Students Address Physical Activity, Healthy Eating & Obesity

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2006 San Mateo County Health Department Contact: Beverly Thames, (650) 573-3935 STUDENTS ADDRESS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY EATING AND OBESITY IN DALY CITY SCHOOLS Artwork and Advocacy Used to Push for Change WHAT: News conference to highlight a special program to reduce obesity and raise awareness about access to healthy food and physical activity. WHEN: Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Westmoor High School Auditorium, 131 Westmoor Avenue, Daly City WHO: Hon. Adrienne Tissier, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Dr. Anand Chabra, San Mateo County Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Director Alicia Goldstein, Project Director, County Office of Education Westmoor and Jefferson High School students VISUALS: Three large banners, designed by students with the assistance of a professional muralist, that promote healthy eating and physical activity. WHY: Every child has a right to access to healthy food and physical activity in order to prevent childhood obesity and other health problems. ###