Ball State Study Finds Childhood Obesity Can Weigh Down the 'American Dream'
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
MUNCIE, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- Ball State University issued the following news release:
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Ball State Study Finds Childhood Obesity Can Weigh Down the 'American Dream'
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While the national conversation around childhood obesity often focuses on rising healthcare costs, new research co-authored by Ball State University economist Dr. Maoyong Fan suggests the crisis may also be limiting the "American Dream."
The st . . .
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Ball State Study Finds Childhood Obesity Can Weigh Down the 'American Dream'
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While the national conversation around childhood obesity often focuses on rising healthcare costs, new research co-authored by Ball State University economist Dr. Maoyong Fan suggests the crisis may also be limiting the "American Dream."
The st . . .