21. Texas Department Of Health, Public Health Region 11 The purpose of Public health nutrition programs is to improve the health of individuals training include nutrition screening for texas health Steps, nutrition education in diabetes http://www.r11.tdh.state.tx.us/services/nutrition.html

Home Services Contact Us Publications Employment Local Health Dept Other TDH Sites Links Texas Department of Health Public Health Region 11 Nutrition Program (WIC) Vision Statement We commit to providing high quality, cost-effective, population based nutrition services that complement the "Healthy Texans 2000 Objectives." We are committed to maintaining program access through active collaboration, nutrition surveillance and quality assurance monitoring. Purpose: The purpose of Public Health Nutrition Programs is to improve the health of individuals residing within Public Health Region 11. The programs generate community-based efforts to promote optional nutritional health, prevent nutrition-related conditions and diseases, and to assure food assistance and nutrition education to those who have been found to be vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition. Public Health Nutrition services are conducted in a variety of settings, including public agencies, private organizations, providers and individuals. Services are prioritized to assure that the highest priority nutrition related needs of the community are addressed. Activities: Providing comprehensive training and technical assistance to staff in the Public Health Region, local health agencies, community health centers, human centers, human service agencies and education agencies. Areas of training include nutrition screening for Texas Health Steps, nutrition education in diabetes, gestational diabetes, weight management, cholesterol reduction, adolescent eating disorders, prenatal nutrition and breast feeding, infant and child nutrition, cancer prevention, pediatric failure to thrive, wellness, and children with special health care needs.

22. Expanded Nutrition Program (Texas) This texas Cooperative Extension program (in cooperation with Family and to help Texans,with limited resources, make better nutrition and health decisions http://enp.tamu.edu/default.htm

Texas Cooperative Extension and Family and Consumer Sciences Texas Cooperative Extension 223 Kleberg Center College Station, TX 77843-2471 Phone: (979) 845-2798 FAX: (979) 862-8404 Find out the following information: What is ENP? What are the objectives of ENP? Where is ENP? How does ENP operate? ... Contact Us What is ENP? For almost 35 years, the Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP), part of the federally-funded Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) , has helped Texas youth and families with young children develop healthy eating and lifestyle practices. This Texas Cooperative Extension program (in cooperation with Family and Consumer Sciences ) delivers research-based information and education in the home, classroom, and community group settings to help Texans, with limited resources, make better nutrition and health decisions. The results are strong, nurturing families; healthy children; positive youth development; and savings in food and healthcare costs. What are the objectives of ENP?

23. Regional Nutritionists, Texas Department Of Health Public Health Nutrition The Public health nutrition Program provides technical assistance, training, and nutrition consultation to health and human service organizations, communities, schools, and worksites. Services are http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/phn/region11.htm

Home Central Office Five-A-Day Goals ... Search PHN Vision Statement We commit to providing high quality, cost-effective, population based nutrition services that complements the "Healthy Texans 2010 Objectives". We are committed to maintaining program access through active collaboration, nutrition surveillance and quality assurance monitoring. Position Vacant At This Time Regional Nutritionist WIC Program Manager Public Health Region#11 Public Health Nutrition Program Purpose: The purpose of Public Health Nutrition Programs is to improve the health of individuals residing within Public Health Region 11. The programs generate community-based efforts to promote optional nutritional health, prevent nutrition related conditions and diseases, and to assure food assistance and nutrition education to those who have been found to be vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition. Public Health Nutrition services are conducted in a variety of settings, including public agencies, private organizations, providers and individuals. Services are prioritized to assure that the highest priority nutrition related needs of the community are addressed. Services Provided: Providing comprehensive training and technical assistance to staff in the Public Health Region, local health agencies, community health centers, human centers, human service agencies and education agencies. Areas of training include nutrition screening for Texas Health Steps, nutrition education in diabetes, gestational diabetes, weight management, cholesterol reduction, adolescent eating disorders, prenatal nutrition and breast feeding, infant and child nutrition, cancer prevention, pediatric failure to thrive, wellness, and children with special health care needs.

24. Nutrition Complete List Of Links of Agriculture and Life Sciences, texas A M University; of Milk and Milk Products;Digestion, nutrition and Feeding and Function; Management and health of Dairy http://www.geocities.com/athens/3615/nutr.html

Visitors If you have a medical/Health problem Please contact me at the (exp) link Below Sorry, your browser doesn't suppor Java. This is a complete guide to Nutrition , health and related subjects. Martindale was a big help in this compilation. Metabolic Pathways Anatomy Browsers On Line journals Nutrition Calculators ... Disease / poison databases Metabolic Pathways ENZYME: ENZYME NOMENCLATURE DATABASE - ExPASy Molecular Biology Server, Geneva University Hospital and the University of Geneva "ENZYME is a repository of information relative to the nomenclature of enzymes." For more information see ExPASy Molecular Biology Server, Geneva University Hospital and the University of Geneva Examples of 'SEARCH' Tools available are Definitions of Enzyme Classes, Subclasses and Sub-subclasses Search by Chemical Compound ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GENES AND GENOMES - Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Japan VERY LARGE DATABASES. For more information see the Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes Home Page or GenomeNet, Kyoto University, Japan

25. Obesity - Funded State Programs on social marketing that promotes nutrition/healthy eating and A worksite wellnessprogram tailored to meet the needs of eight texas elementary schools; http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/state_programs/texas.htm

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Home About Us Site Map Topic Index ... Related Links Overweight and Obesity State Programs One or more documents on this Web page is available in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Acrobat Reader (a free application) to view and print these documents. This document is also available in a print-friendly version (PDF - 55K)* Texas Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases The Epidemic 63% of Texas adults are overweight or obese. (CDC BRFSS, 2002) 29% of Texas high school students are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. (CDC YRBSS, 2001) The obesity rate among Texas adults doubled between 1990 and 2002. (CDC BRFSS, 2002) Notable Partners Tarleton State University Texas Cooperative Extension Texas Migrant Council Texas School Health Association University of North Texas Health Science Center The University of Texas at Austin University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health Major Accomplishments and Products Five mini-grants to communities to build or improve walking trails, plus five additional trails paid for with state funds

26. Child Nutrition Programs Division Child nutrition programs Division. texas "5 A Day" Week. Fun Activities to do Anytime. General Information. 5 A Day Facts. What 5 A Day means and program information. List of Fruits and Vegetables . http://www.tea.state.tx.us/CNP/5aday/parent.html

Child Nutrition Programs Division Texas "5 A Day" Week Fun Activities to do Anytime General Information 5 A Day Facts What 5 A Day means and program information List of Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z Alphabetical list of fruits and vegetables Tips for Getting Kids to Eat 5 A Day for Better Health Resources Lone Star Way to 5 A Day Texas-grown and -processed fruits and vegetables Texas Produce Harvest Chart What's available in Texas and when 5 A Day Resources Companies with 5 A Day information and materials "5 A Day" Activities 36 Fruit and Vegetable Doables Activities that can be done any time Holiday Doables Special activities for special holidays 5 A Day Scorecard Track servings each day Coloring Page Nutrition Education Lessons Ready-to-go lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade Recipes Fun fruit and vegetables recipes for kids Return to 5 A Day Homepage Child Nutrition Programs Division Last Updated - November, 2002 Send us your comments

27. TDA Amends Nutrition Policy For Texas Schoolchildren, Health Law & Policy Instit read merely, “relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public statesthat, “childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in texas. http://www.law.uh.edu/healthlawperspectives/Children/030828TDA.html

Texas Department of Agriculture Amends Nutrition Policy for Texas Schoolchildren By Melanie R. Margolis During the 78th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 474 passed and was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on June 20, 2003. In its original form, as filed on February 13, 2003, its caption read, “relating to nutrition and health programs for public school children.” In its substituted final form, reported from the Senate Education Committee on May 9, 2003, its caption read merely, “relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.” In S.B. 474’s Legislative Findings, the Legislature states that, “[c]hildhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in Texas. More than 28.6 percent of low-income children between the ages of 2 and 5 are obese. Approximately 38.7 percent of fourth-graders, 37.1 percent of eighth-graders, and 29.4 percent of eleventh-graders are overweight or obese.” As filed, S.B. 474 sought to effect change to school food requirements. It sought to restrict the availability of “competitive foods.” “Competitive foods” are food and beverages other than those provided or made available by a school’s food services department. Such foods are often made available through vending machine sales and are often not the healthiest, most nutritious choices. Under S.B 474, as it was filed, any school that participates in the national school breakfast, lunch, or after-school snack program would have been subject to the following restrictions:

28. Nutrition Programs, Houston, Texas, TX, Superpages, Yellow Pages Herbal health / Herbalife Distributor Free Shipping Handling on Juice Plus Of NorthTexas Arlington, TX 76012 Peak nutrition Centers 9047 Garland Road, Dallas http://phonebook.superpages.com/yellowpages/C-Nutrition Programs/S-TX/T-Houston/

Home Locations TX Nutrition Programs Related Categories Nutrition Programs Narrow Your Results Using information provided by businesses Services Pain Management Personal Trainers Physical Therapy Sports Medicine ... Weight Management Payment American Express Checks Debit Cards Discover ... VISA Certification Certified Perform a new search: 1. Keyword ( browse or Business Name 2. City 3. and State or Nationwide Select One NATIONWIDE Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Other searches: Map-Based Search Search By Distance Advanced Search Category Search ... University Search Businesses Next Show: Serving the area Map: Show Results on Map Advertisers Herbal Health / Herbalife Distributor Email: theherbalhealth@yahoo.com

29. Health & Medicine, Nutrition, Programs, Austin, Texas, TX, Superpages, Yellow Pa health Medicine, nutrition, programs. http://phonebook.superpages.com/yellowpages/CP-Health & Medicine^Nutrition^Progr

Home TX Related Categories Nutrition Programs Perform a new search: 1. Keyword ( browse or Business Name 2. City 3. and State or Nationwide Select One NATIONWIDE Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Other searches: Map-Based Search Search By Distance Advanced Search Category Search ... University Search Businesses Show: Serving the area Map: Show Results on Map Listings Austin Nutrition Consultants Austin, TX 78705 (512) 345-2285 (fax) Email: dietanc@aol.com business profile phone phone email email save http://www.austinnutrition.com Appears in the Categories: Nutritionists Nutrition Programs Dieticians Show: Serving the area Map: Show Results on Map Businesses Home My Directory Yellow Pages People Pages ... Careers at SuperPages var SA_ID="verpix;verpix";

30. SETON.net HEALTH. CARE. MADE SIMPLER. is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central texas. and learn about patientcare services and programs. and Conditions Take charge of your health. http://www.seton.net/

Jobs Doctors Services Locations ... Classes (Choose Below) SETON.net Jobs Doctors Services Locations Classes Good Health Mag Recipes Seton Health Plan The SETON Healthcare Network is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas. SETON is a not-for-profit organization. Our Facilities Phone Directory Brackenridge Hospital and Seton Medical Center rank among Top 100 Hospitals in the Country Patient and Family Information to help make the healthcare experience easier for you. Find a doctor, explore our facilities and learn about patient care services and programs. Illnesses and Conditions Take charge of your health. Review our library of articles, web resources and classes on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Wellness Interested in managing stress? Want to increase your activity level? Whatever your needs, here is advice to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. Health Insurance Get the information you need about the SETON Health Plan. Our plans cover health care needs from preventive care to serious illness and injury. About SETON SETON is the region's largest public service organization. Find out how to help us in providing care to all who need it without regard to ability to pay.

31. Cancer Nutrition, Recipes And Supplements Links for Cancer Biology and nutritiontexas A M http Information; healthy diets, consumernutrition headquarters, food 5 A Day for Better health Program Website http http://www.cancerlinks.com/nutrition.html

Nutrition, Recipes and Supplements Nutrition Recipes Supplements Herbal Integrative Information Nutrition for Cancer Care Back to the Table of Contents American Dietetic Association http://www.eatright.com - Nutrition information, resources, and access to Registered Dietitians provided by ADA... Ask Your Favorite Dietitian http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/diet.html -It's not uncommon to have taste changes with chemotherapy and some types of radiation therapy. People may experience changes in smell as well as taste perception. Cancer Nutrition Center http://www.cancernutrition.com/ - The Cancer Nutrition Center - Your source for information on the link between cancer and nutrition Mucositis -Oral, Esophageal and Gastrointestinal Problems and Solutions http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/mucositis.html - Physical problems may interfere with food intake and proper nutrition. Patients with head and neck tumors may have mouth or throat pain that can interfere with chewing and compound difficulties in swallowing. Nutrition Module http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/nutrition.html

32. Texas Department Of Agriculture - Food And Nutrition and provide additional firewalls to ensure public health. The texas Department ofAgriculture supports USDA s actions About TDA s Food and nutrition Division. http://www.agr.state.tx.us/foodnutrition/

Food and Nutrition 2004-05 Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Applications New! Word Versions of Letters to Household and Verification Letters. 2004 Summer Workshop Schedule Commissioner Combs announces Texas Public School Nutrition Policy TDA Publications Focus on Creating Healthy School Environments TDA has released two publications that provide a wealth of information for parents, administrators, teachers and communities to create healthy school environments that nurture children's mental and physical development. Food for Thought , a report on childhood overweight and obesity in Texas, includes recent statistics, action steps and resources. Non-Food Ways to Raise Funds and Reward a Job Well Done is a quick and easy idea list to inspire schools and parents as they face the challenges of fundraising and rewarding students in today's school environment. Commissioner Combs Statement National School Lunch Program's Beef is Safe. America's food supply - including the beef purchased for our school lunch program - is safe. The aggressive response of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plus the additional safeguards announced by Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman strengthen our already strong protection system and provide additional firewalls to ensure public health. The Texas Department of Agriculture supports USDA's actions and will continue to monitor the situation to ensure our schoolchildren have the safest, healthiest food available.

33. Region IV ESC - Child Nutrition | Web Links Produce for Better health Foundation, http//www.5aday.com. texas Farm Bureau,www.fb.com/txfb/. USDA Child nutrition programs, http//www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/. http://www.esc4.net/educators/childnutrition/links.aspx

Acronyms Calendar of Events CNP Contacts Resource Library ... Visit Our Portal Child Nutrition Services Internet Websites for Child Nutrition Information National Organizations State Organizations Food Safety Links Food Service Promotion Links ... Other Food Service Links Note: clicking on the links below will open in a new browser window. Click close on the new window to return to this page. National Organizations Links and Addresses American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org American Commodity Distribution Association http://www.commodityfoods.org/ American Culinary Federation http://www.acfchefs.org/ American Dietetic Association http://www.eatright.org American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org/ American School Food Service Association http://www.asfsa.org American School Health Association http://www.ashaweb.org/ Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/ Child Care Nutrition Resource System http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/

34. American Council For Fitness And Nutrition texas on the Move encourages individuals to increase middle and high schools’ NutritionAdvisory Councils Intergenerational health Support in Riverside County http://www.acfn.org/taking-national/

@import "http://acfn.grassroots.com/resources/acfn_layout.css"; @import "http://acfn.grassroots.com/resources/acfn_links.css"; NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Health officials, elected representatives, school administrators and others are cooperating to improve health and promote wellness across America. The following is a snap shot of community and national efforts currently under way. Community Programs Communities have played a vital role in shaping American society by coming together to embrace opportunities and confront adversity. Today, local communities are using time-tested, grassroots principles to conquer overweight and obesity. The following are some initiatives that are making an impact: Illinois Achievement Awards for Workplace Wellness recognize employers for health promotion programs that meet various levels of standards for a healthy workplace. Fun, Food and Fitness program at the Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, is a 21-hour summer session employing active learning techniques and hands-on activities in a targeted and supervised manner to teach children nutrition and basic food preparation skills. Cristo Rey School-Based Nutrition Program at the Loyola University of Chicago School of Nursing provides weekly after-school sessions addressing weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular risk and other topics for Hispanic youth.

35. CSPINET -- Health And Nutrition Sites Worth Checking Out Harvard School of Public health. University of North Carolina Department of nutrition.University of texas. Other interesting sites. Political Site of the Day. http://www.cspinet.org/other/other.html

HEALTH AND NUTRITION SITES WORTH CHECKING OUT These sites are not sponsored by CSPI, and we do not necessarily agree with their contents. Canadian Food and Nutrition Sites Private Organizations American Association for the Advancement of Science American Heart Association American Lung Association American Society for Microbiology ... VegWeb U.S. Government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Nutrition Information Center Healthfinder National Cancer Institute's "5 A Day" Program ... U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) To contact members of Congress International Organizations World Health Organization Universities Columbia University Program in Nutrition and Education at Teachers College Harvard School of Public Health University of Minnesota Department of Food Science and Nutrition University of North Carolina Department of Nutrition ... University of Texas Other interesting sites Political Site of the Day Rock The Vote Institute for Economic Democracy Click here Jump to: Main Nutrition Action About CSPI Alcohol Policy Antibiotic Resistance Biotechnology Canada Donate to CSPI!

36. National Alliance For Nutrition And Activity texas Public health Association; 5 A Day Center for Public health nutrition, Universityof Washington; health Partnerships (WI); Iron County health Department (WI http://www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/nana.html

The National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) advocates national policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity to help reduce the illnesses, disabilities, premature deaths, and costs caused by diet- and inactivity-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. NANA promotes within the legislative and executive branches of government a better understanding of the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and obesity control to the nation's health and health-care costs. One of the primary goals of NANA is to cultivate champions for nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention in Congress and federal agencies. Efforts include supporting effective education programs, advocating adequate funding for programs, and promoting environmental changes that help Americans eat better and be more active. NANA is made up of more than 250 organizations. NANA's policy priorities include: Strengthen National and State Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Programs Obesity and Other Diet- and Inactivity-Related Diseases 2003 Strengthen the National School Lunch and Other Child Nutrition Programs (Child Nutrition Program reauthorization) Support Transportation Policies That Promote Physical Activity Policy options for TEA-21 reauthorization Background materials American Cancer Society American Dietetic Association ... Center for Science in the Public Interest Susan Foerster, MPH, RD

37. Health Science Program chronic disease prevention and control, depression, nutrition, women s and been fundedby Center for Border health Research, the texas Department of http://chs.utep.edu/hs/home.html

Home Apply to the Health Sciences Program Job Opportunities for Hlth. Sci. Graduates Professional Certification Honor Society Faculty ... Advisory Board Meet the People of Health Sciences News and Events Useful Links Contact Information Overview of the Health Science Program The Health Science Program (HSP) at the University of Texas at El Paso is dedicated through education and research to preventing disease and improving the health status of diverse U.S. and international commiunities. The HSP trains future leaders in health promotion and education, conducts research in population-based health strategies, and carries out community-based health projects linked to teaching and research. It prepares students for health education and promotion practice through a combination of classroom instruction, internships, and other field and research experiences. The Health Science Program awards the following undergraduate and graduate degrees: Undergraduate Degree http://www.nchec.org/

38. Diet-rite-results of the long awaited resource manual, The texas Guide to School health programs . education; (5) physical education; (6) nutrition services; (7) counseling http://www.diet-rite.com/diet-rite/gen/123/nutrition-school-texas.php

gPopup = true; gPopupURL = "http://www.web2voice.com/marketing/pips.php"; Information on “nutrition school texas” “You’re just one click away from what you want.” Click Here for a safe reliable discount phentermine web site Important Information Nutrition Schools Directory Want to earn your degree in nutrition? Search our comprehensive directory of U.S. nutrition degree programs. http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/featured/nutrition.php Nutrition School Learn your dream career from home. Request a Free Career Info Kit and get started today! http://careers.futuredegree.org Train At Home For a Career In Nutrition Earn your nationally accredited diploma in nutrition. Learn at your own pace, in your spare time. Open-book exams. Convenient, affordable home study courses from PCDI. Enroll online! http://www.pcdi-homestudy.com/courses/vm/ Additional Resources: Your Child Nutrition eSource - American School Food Service Association American School Food Service Association: The Voice of Child Nutrition . ASFSA is a non-profit professional association representing 60,000 members of the

39. Appendix For Self Responsibility IV nutrition Education, Curriculum with permission from thetexas Education Agency Comprehensive School health programs, Austin,texas. http://www.cde.state.co.us/nltk/Appendix.htm

A C O OR D I N A T E D S C H O O L H E A L T H P R O G R A M S C A S S / C C S S O H E A L T H A S S E S S M E N T F R A M E W O R K A M E R I C A N S C H O O L F O O D S E R V I C E A S S O C I A T I O N ' S Keys to Excellence R E F E R E N C E S Colorado Department of Education, Nutrition and Transportation Unit. "Assessment of Training and Resource Needs for: Elementary School Teachers (grades 1-5) and Health Educators (grades 6-12)," 1998. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Home and Garden Bulletin no. 232. 4th ed. Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1995. Human Nutrition Information Service. The Food Guide Pyramid: Home and Garden Bulletin no. 252. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service. Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1992. Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement. School Breakfast Programs: Energizing the Classroom. Minneapolis, MN, 1994.

40. Fiscal Notes, May 2004 parents because of obesity, texas Agriculture Commissioner or Wellness Program thataddresses nutrition, physical activity and other health components http://www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/fnotes/fn0405/trimming.html

Fiscal Notes May 2004 Poor diet and inactivity hurt children and state's future Trimming the Fat Empty calories and empty playgrounds could lead to empty coffers in Texas. More than a third of the kids in Texas schools are overweight, according to Texas Health Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez, and that means future health hazards for children and fiscal hardships for the state. In April, Sanchez told the Joint Interim Study Committee on Nutrition and Health in Public Schools that the number of overweight Texans will double by 2040. Their health care costs are also expected to double. Obesity not only causes serious illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease and gallbladder disease, but it is also draining state resources, he said. Bulges cost billions In 2001, overweight or obese adults cost Texas $10.5 billion. That includes the direct costs of health care and the value of lost productivity, illness, disability and premature death, according to Dr. Margaret McCusker, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) representative assigned to the Texas Department of Health (TDH). Moreover, Texas' children are more overweight than the national average, McCusker said. Thirty-five percent of Texas' school-age children are overweight, compared with an average of 15 percent nationwide, she said.

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