
Local governments can help reduce youth obesity levels by increasing the amount and type of public lands available for recreation, researchers say. “More non-motorized nature trails available for use by youth in a particular county lead to an increase in the physical activity rates as well as lower youth obesity rates,” one researcher said.
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