Bodegas across the Bronx join obesity fight by carrying low-fat milk

Bodegas across the Bronx have now 'got milk' -- low-fat milk that is. Five bodegas in the borough have teamed up with the city Department of Health to take part in a program aimed at helping residents

News 12 Staff

Jan 20, 2006, 6:12 PM

Updated 6,762 days ago

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Bodegas across the Bronx have now 'got milk' -- low-fat milk that is.
Five bodegas in the borough have teamed up with the city Department of Health to take part in a program aimed at helping residents lead a healthier lifestyle. The decision to carry 1 percent low-fat milk comes after statistics showed that obesity and diabetes rates were very high in the Bronx and citywide. Health officials conducted a survey of stores throughout the city and found not enough bodegas carried low-fat milk.
Some of the bodegas are also carrying weight loss and exercise material from the health department.
Related Link Participating Delis in the South Bronx: 615 E. Tremont Bronx, NY 1882 Crotona Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 1959 Clinton Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 1976 Arthur Ave. Bronx, NY 10457 1814 Crotona Ave. Bronx, NY 10457


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