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My name is Dan Fuller and I'm the Executive Director of My Fitness 1st, a foundation to eliminate obesity in children. This foundation was created by Brad and me. This is another exciting venture that will give back to children, schools and communities who are all trying to eliminate obesity. I’ll be appearing her regularly to discuss a range of obesity issues including some of the promising practices and policies that work. I’ll also talk about some of the problems and issues that are preventing obesity reduction. We will also explore some of the underlying causes and concerns and ways to eliminate obesity in your home and in your community. I’ll provide data and information and other interesting posts to keep obesity elimination in the forefront. More than anything I look forward to hearing your responses and suggestions. Obesity among children aged 6 to 11 more than doubled in the past 20 years. The rate among adolescents aged 12 to 19 more than tripled, increasing from 5% to 17%. One child out of five is obese! We all pay the price for obesity. Obesity has surpassed tobacco as the greatest health concern facing society today. Obesity and related illnesses cost us over $90 billion annually. That is billion with a "B". As My Fitness 1st continues to build our capacity to eliminate obesity in children, I would love your input. We have some great ideas and you will see them here as we build up the foundation. However, we would love to know what parents and communities are doing to eliminate obesity. What do you need to help you in this endeavor? We all know that the home and community are great places to begin this vital work. Let us know what challenges you are facing in obesity elimination in your community. Also, tell us what is working very well. Further, share your ideas for topics or items you would like to learn more about in obesity elimination. I look forward to hearing from you. Remember, one child out of five is obese, and, together we can and must change this epidemic.
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For the past 10 years, Dan has dedicated himself to representing public education before congress while advancing the legislative priorities of educators around the country. In this role, Dan has worked on complex education policies including the education of children with disabilities and school health policies. Combining years of public policy work with his life long focus on education, Dan is now the Executive Director of My Fitness 1st, an organization dedicated to eliminating childhood obesity. He has appeared on CNN, Fox News, in the Wall Street journal, Time Magazine, New York Times and other national and local media outlets. 
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