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Arizona's Rate Of Childhood Obesity Drops In New Report

Childhood obesity rates have remained fairly steady across the country over the past few years, but Arizona’s rates have actually dropped and is now tied for 17th best in the country.

Those are among the findings of a new report out on Thursday from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The Show spoke with Jamie Bussel, who leads the group’s childhood obesity work.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.