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A look at childhood obesity

NMiF: Big Healthy Life

This week on New Mexico in Focus, we bring you the documentary “Big Healthy Life,” which tackles the tough topic of childhood obesity.  We also follow up on a few key points with experts on nutrition and exercise. NMiF host Gene Grant sits down with filmmaker Chris Schueler to share some insights about how he…

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Re-connecting With A Healthy Lifestyle: Diet and Exercise

NMiF: healthy living

October 6, 2017 – Chronic illnesses, particularly diabetes, is a longstanding public health concern in many tribal communities in the Southwest. Native Americans are also more likely to be obese than many other groups, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has been associated with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Public health…

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