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The site in 2007–2008

Recovered from a later capture found in the restored files; footer dated 2004–2008

Our objective is to provide the latest and most comprehensive information on programs and community efforts across the United States directed at increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in our nation’s youth. In addition, this site offers a single location for the latest news, meetings and events, funding opportunities, publications, SAY Town Meetings and other resources related to childhood obesity.

The Obesity Society Releases New Research on the Cost Burden of Obesity. Obesity, A Research Journal has released a new study on the lifetime medical cost burden of overweight and obesity, and the implications for obesity prevention.

Healthy GrandFamilies Initiative Preceptor Training. Looking for materials for the Healthy GrandFamilies Initiative training by Lisa Hark PhD, RD.? You can access the materials at our Healthy GrandFamilies Initiative Preceptor Training page.

National Registry of Programs. Shaping America’s Youth encourages community programs across the country focused on childhood physical activity or nutrition to become part of the SAY national registry of programs (The SAY Network). To date, more than 1500 organizations, corporations, and communities, representing every sector of the US, have provided information about their efforts to reverse the health crisis of overweight and inactivity in young people.

SAY Survey, 2nd Edition. Shaping America’s Youth announced that it is beginning its second survey of programs addressing overweight, poor nutrition, and physical inactivity among today’s youth.

“The information on this Site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended or recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Academic Network, LLC is solely responsible for the content development and maintenance of this site.”

SAY Town Meetings listed in 2007

August 25, 2007
Des Moines, Iowa
May 19, 2007
Chicago, Illinois
April 21, 2007
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The later site also carried the line “We comply with the HONcode standard for health trustworthy information” and a page footer reading ©2004 – 2008 Academic Network, LLC. Its page-last-updated stamp read 06/16/2008.

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