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Published 11/04/2009 by The Sun

UK aids Obama obese squad

BARACK Obama's advisers have called on Britain and a Sun-backed health drive to help them tackle America's childhood obesity crisis.

The Change4Life plan - launched in January - has already got half a million kids exercising and eating better.

Now the US government wants...

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Mr Burnham said: "Change4Life is catching the mood of the times."

UK aids Obama obese squad [The Sun - 11/04/2009]

"People are aware of the need to make healthy choices."

UK aids Obama obese squad [The Sun - 11/04/2009]

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