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Aug 6, 2008 4:04 pm US/Eastern

Healthy Schools Honored With National Award

LANGHORNE, Pa. (CBS 3) ―

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Neshimany Middle School in Langhorne, Pa. was honored among 43 other schools nationwide for their efforts in becoming a healthier school.

Former President Bill Clinton was at the William J. Clinton center in Little Rock, Arkansas speaking on behalf of The Alliance for a Healthier Generation to honor the schools recognized nationally.

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint venture between the William J. Clinton Center and the American Heart Association, is aimed at creating a comprehensive program that encourages healthy environments for schools.

Hundreds of schools participate in the healthy schools program designed provide access to healthier foods in cafeterias as well as increase physical education and activities.

In the United States, 12 million children and teens are obese, and more than 23 million children and teens are either overweight or obese.