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H.R. 5173

United States Commission on Obesity Act

United States Commission on Obesity Act - Establishes the United States Commission on Obesity which shall: (1) conduct research regarding the causes and treatment of obesity; (2) study the fast-food industry's influence on obesity and diet habits; and (3) engage in public education programs regarding the health and social effects of obesity and promoting exercise and diet as a means of preventing and controlling obesity. Authorizes the Commission to make grants to institutions of higher education or public or private research institutions to research the metabolic differences between obese and nonobese individuals and among ethnic groups and the acquisition of healthy diet habits and attitudes in young persons.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House