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Columbus hopes new efforts will help beat obesity

Columbus, OH –

A national study released this week shows nearly 27 percent of Ohioans are obese. As the Health Policy Institute of Ohio wraps up an assessment of more than 40-thousand households, the City of Columbus is hoping a new effort will help residents build active and healthier lifestyles. City officials offered some details of the new venture at yesterday's Columbus Metropolitan Club forum. Mike Foley reports.