Louisiana child-obesity reduction sought 2011/11/27 at 12:57 pm
View full sizeTed Jackson, The Times-Picayune archiveBy 2020, state officials hope to expand public access to playgrounds, parks and facilities for physical activities to grant convenient access for at least 79 out of 100 children and adolescents. Currently, 65.6 percent of Louisianians younger than 18 live near such a venue. The Danneel Playspot on St. Charles Avenue was photographed in August.