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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A trained group of professionals in Colorado Springs are trying to wipe-out obesity in the city. And, what they're offering is hard to pass up.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  One local organization is hoping to help kick childhood obesity by offering a free hour of exercise this weekend. They said it's all about getting kids off the couch and onto the field.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The first study of its kind suggests that strict laws restricting junk food sales in schools may actually be working.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Friday, June 08, 2012  A year after starting their Culture Change Campaign, LiveWell Colorado spokesperson Mina Liebert said there is improvement in the state's obesity epidemic.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Local preschoolers are fighting childhood obesity through a family dance off to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Teen pregnancy and teen birth rate are two items officials with the Pueblo City-County Health Department said are top priorities for the next five years.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Case of 200-pound 8-year-old in Ohio renews question: Should parents of obese lose custody?

Monday, October 03, 2011  Customers tell restaurants they want to eat healthy, then order the Thickburger

Friday, September 23, 2011  Children in Colorado have dropped from the 3rd healthiest state to the 23rd.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Colorado prides itself on annual obesity rankings of the 50 states, consistently coming in as the thinnest.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Chain restaurants commit to adding healthier items to children's menus