From the Certified Horsemanship Association -- On February 9, 2010, President Barak Obama established a Taskforce on Childhood Obesity, whose purpose is to create a national action plan to address the growing problem of childhood obesity. The plan will focus on four areas: (1) ensuring access to healthy, affordable food; (2) increasing physical activity in schools and communities; (3) providing healthier food in schools; and (4) empowering parents with information and tools to make good choices for themselves and their families.

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