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2 Opening Session
Pages 11-14

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... Through the workshop, the committee sought to learn about the programs that have been implemented in Texas, their effectiveness, and the potential keys to their success, gathering useful information that could be disseminated to other communities and states. David Lakey, Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services, highlighted the salience of the workshop by noting the point made in Chapter 1 that, according to a report by the Texas state demographer (issued just 1 week before the workshop)
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... Community stakeholders represented on the council included senior advocates, nutritionists, a behavioral psychologist, major employers, small employers, individuals from the public and private sectors, and children's activity advocates. The council aims to support and inspire people to improve their fitness by encouraging physical activity and improved nutrition.
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... care in Texas, and the rest of the country, depend critically on whether we get control of obesity." These health care costs threaten to negate the many economic advantages offered by Texas, including its lack of an income tax, its large concentration of Fortune 500 companies, and its popularity for business relocation. With respect to children, the Code Red report concludes that promoting the health of children and their parents -- ­whether insured or uninsured -- ­ requires health care systems built around patient-centered medical homes that provide coordinated, comprehensive care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services.
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... Washing ton, DC: The National Academies Press.
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