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... standards that have already been successfully implemented. Secretary VilsackŠ—'s important comments remind us just how crucial it is for the health of our nation for those strong nutrition standards to remain in place. On the Front Lines for Our Children By: Agriculture Secretary Tom ... front lines of the battle to reduce obesity, a known risk factor for many types of cancer, each and every day. The impact of obesity on future health outlooks is shocking. The American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates that one in three cancer deaths in 2012 were related to obesity, ... of childhood obesity are not just a worry for tomorrow. Researchers at Duke University estimate that today, childhood obesity treatment and care costs more than $14 billion per yearŠ—”costs that will skyrocket even further as obese children become obese adults. That is why USDA is ...

... 9, 2018, just as the California State Assembly is poised/voted on a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent major health issues.   Senate Bill 1192 has cleared every hurdle but the Assembly floor and a final vote could happen by next week. If the bill passes ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in California, but also save millions in long-term health care costs.   To view the complete report and details on California’s grades, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure .   ACS CAN, the nonprofit, ...

... limit their marketing on unhealthy foods and beverages to youth.  Menu labeling and vending machine labeling requirements in the Affordable Care Act. We hope that strong final regulations will be released soon  Key nutrition and health provisions in this year's reauthorization of the 2008 Farm Bill  While healthy eating is important for good health, balancing calories in with calories out through physical activity is essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding ...

... the death, disease, disability and other harms caused by smoking and other tobacco use.  They also save money by reducing tobacco-related health care costs. North Carolina currently ranks 47 th in the country with respect to its state funding for these programs. Additionally, ACS CAN is ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...