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National childhood obesity

Educators turn deaf ear to diabetes epidemic

  • Child diabetes
  • May 23, 2012
Imagine tiny shards of glass flowing through the blood vessels. The danger of permanent damage to the arteries and organs, including the heart,...
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Outside the Box: Why Our Children Need Real Food, Not Food Products

Jeannie Marshall’s book is a great and lively look about our changing eating habits. The way we eat is affecting our health and well-being,...
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Should you demand that your overweight child diet?

  • Should a Child Be on a Diet
  • May 19, 2012
Childhood obesity has become a national epidemic. But no one has figured out a foolproof plan to help children slim down. The reason: experts are...
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Gwen Stefani on diet since 6th grade: are diets for kids risky?

When Gwen Stefani recently remarked that she's been on a diet since 6th grade, experts questioned the long-term effects on her health. While...
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One in five American children considered obsese

It’s difficult to imagine, but approximately one in every five American children is considered overweight, which means they are at risk of...
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Actress Emily Watson's role model parenting? "No TV for you"

  • Actress Bans TV for Children
  • April 25, 2012
Determined to help her children avoid the risks of childhood obesity, actress Emily Watson has banned TV in her household, according to the UK...
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National Bike to School Day encourages healthier habits for kids

The first ever National Bike to School Day will take place on May 9, 2012 during National Bike Month. The event, modeled after Walk to School Day...
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Concerned about your overweight child? Lose weight, says new study

  • New Childhood Obesity Study Shows Parental Weight Matters
  • April 8, 2012
A new study of overweight children and their parents revealed just how much kids rely on their parents as a role model: when parents lost weight,...
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Suiting up to play Easter Bunny? Healthy kid-friendly treats

  • Kids Will Hop for Healthy Easter Treats
  • April 7, 2012
Easter basket checklist: 1 adorable basket. Fake grass. Cute little stuffed bunny. And...candy? With childhood obesity ranking as a national...
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Kids in the Florida Keys make the earth shake with Morning Mile fitness program

Has anyone felt the ground vibrating each morning from 7:45 to 8:15 AM? Don’t worry, it’s not an earthquake – its approximately...
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