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Obesity study underway

August 26, 1999
By: Kyle Elfrink
State Capital Bureau

Missouri is conducting a new study to look at the problem of obesity in our state. Kyle Elfrink has that story from Jefferson City.

The Missouri Department of Health says that too many Missourians are overweight ...

((( MALONE :13 ...chronic diseases." )))

That's according to Bernard Malone, director of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Missouri. Because of the problem, the state has begun a study to look at the diet and exercise habits of Missourians. Malone says the research concludes in November and will be used to direct future programs for obesity prevention and education in Missouri.

From the state capital, I'm Kyle Elfrink.


More than one-third of Missourians are obese and now the state is taking notice. Kyle Elfrink has the story from Jefferson City.

A new study looking at the obesity problem in Missouri is now underway. Bernard Malone, director of Health Promotion for Missouri, says the study will cover all of the state, with special emphasis on metro areas and the Bootheel ...

((( MALONE :19 ... minority populations." )))

Malone says that the study wraps up in November and will search for ways to combat a disease that affects more than one-third of Missourians.

From the state capitol, I'm Kyle Elfrink.