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Questions - Childhood Obesity - September 4-5, 2012

Most Say Childhood Obesity is a Serious Issue But Don't Want Gov't Involvement
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National Survey of 1,000 Adults
Conducted September 4-5, 2012
By Rasmussen Reports

1* How serious a problem is childhood obesity in the United States today?

 

2* Should the federal government be involved in efforts to reduce childhood obesity?

 

3* Who has a better understanding of a child’s nutritional needs…government regulators or parents?

 

4* Has technology like computers and video games impacted the health of children today?

 

5* Do children today get enough exercise?

 

6* In an effort to fight childhood obesity, should the government control what food grocery stores can sell?

 NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence