::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . .   OBESITY RATES ON THE DECLINE AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN New CDC study shows significant decline in prevalence of obesity over a sustained period of time Washington, DC  – As the First Lady’s  Let’s Move!  initiative celebrates its fourth anniversary, we are seeing real progress. A new study out this week shows that the rates of childhood obesity are beginning to decline among children ages two to five.  Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report showing a forty-three percent drop in the obesity rate among children of preschool age over the past decade.  “I couldn’t be more excited by the news that obesity rates for 2-5 year olds declined by 43% over the last 10 years.  Progress of this magnitude can only be explained by the leadership and hard work we are seeing across this country,” Mrs. Obama said.  “From parents to teachers, doctors to community leaders, everyone is stepping up ...