The CDC recently spelled out their four top priorities for curbing the
obesity epidemic, and increasing rates of breastfeeding was one of the four
(along
with increasing physical activity, increasing consumption of fruits &
vegetables, and reducing TV viewing).

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesityprevention.htm

When you go to this page, there is a link for the Resource Guide (PDF).
Pages 32-36 are the section on BF.  Check it out.

Barb Berges BS, RN, IBCLC
Rochester, New York

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