Recent News & Comments About children and obesity
Last update: 4/30/2012 at 2:25
Childhood overweight and obesity is a growing problem in this nation. Overweight children are more likely to have severe health issues in their adolescence and as an adult. The most recent data indicates that in the United States about 16% of children ages 6 -19 years old, are overweight.
Driving our children to obesity
AS a leader in illness prevention, I often wonder what kind of world our children will inherit. In a lot of ways, life will be easier for them.
Sleeping in Parents' Bed May Reduce Kids' Obesity Risk
Parents who let their young children climb into bed with them during the night may decrease their child's risk of obesity, a new study from Denmark suggests.
The bigger picture: County, YMCA to screen controversial documentary on obesity
It's a heavy topic, fraught with chances for moralizing and blame.
TV Watching and Obesity
The link between children's TV viewing and obesity is pretty clear. Here are some observations to explain why.
Children Encouraged to Participate in Today's Fit Jam at Kathleen High School
It is not a holiday, but today is going to feel like Christmas for the children of Polk County. A day full of physical activities, drills, games, contests, prizes and giveaways is going to take place today. But there is a stronger purpose behind this fun day — combating obesity. Let's Move Health and Fitness, Inc. will be having its 2012 Get Fit Jam 2 today at Kathleen High School.
Obesity battle making strides
According to a press release from the Center for Mississippi Health Policy, a new report shows the state’s battle against obesity is making significant headway, especially among elementary school children.
Sleeping with parents may lower child's obesity risk
A new study from Denmark finds parents who let their young children climb into bed with them during the night may decrease their child's risk of obesity.
Children should be taught cooking and gardening to fight obesity - report says
CHILDREN should be taught cooking and gardening in schools in a bid to tackle the growing obesity crisis, a report from MPs urges today.
Tonight at 10: Obesity Surgery for Children
Obese Children. Experts call it the tobacco of this generation. It is an epidemic. The two surgeries children are having that are usually done on adults. Judy Maggio reports tonight on KEYE TV News at 10. ...
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