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Some Private Hospitals In NYC Decide To Get Rid Of Junk Food

The Health Department has convinced a number of private health care facilities to follow the lead of city hospitals and get rid of any junk food in vending machines, cafeterias and patient meals.

2012/09/24

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs, Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley and Human Resources Administration Commissioner Robert Doar announce the Shop Healthy NYC initiative. (credit: Stan Brooks, 1010 WINS)

Fighting Obesity, City Launches Healthy Eating Campaign In The Bronx

The city has launched a new healthy eating campaign in the Bronx that promotes healthy consumer choices at grocery stores in order to crack down on obesity.

2012/07/18

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Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Junk Food?

2012/07/16

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Chef Ellie Krieger’s Healthy Alternatives For Junk Food Favorites

Anybody who’s ever tried to diet knows how challenging it can be to give up their favorite junk food or resist the craving for a preferred comfort food. Ellie Krieger of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite stopped by the CBS 2 studios to make over some favorites.

2012/06/05

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