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Rates of Childhood Obesity Fall Slightly - 0 views
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Rates of Childhood Obesity Fall Slightly Dec. 25, 2012 -- New data suggest that we may have turned an important corner in the childhood obesity epidemic. While rates of obesity and extreme obesity in preschoolers rose from 1998 to 2003, they began to plateau soon thereafter. And childhood obesity rates decreased slightly in 2010.
'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices - WebMD - 0 views
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'Smarter Lunchroom' May Lead to Healthier Choices WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.
Fat's in the fire about obesity as disease - 0 views
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The American Medical Association recently declared obesity a disease that requires a wide range of treatments. The decision generated a lot of controversy, but on one point everyone agrees: With more than 35 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children and teens struggling with weight, the burgeoning statistics have troubling implications for America's health care system.
Focus on Health, Not Fat, in Food Talks With Kids - WebMD - 0 views
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Focus on Health, Not Fat, in Food Talks With Kids Teens whose parents harped about weight gain tended to have more unhealthy eating behaviors, study shows WebMD News from HealthDay By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- There's a right way and a wrong way to persuade your adolescent to eat healthy and help avoid obesity, a new study suggests.
Mental Karate for Kids - 0 views
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What can be more important to parents and teachers than seeing children grow up to be healthy and happy adults? Unfortunately, this ideal is rarely a priority but it should be at the top on the list of educative things to do.
Kids With Type 2 Diabetes: Combo Treatment Best? - 0 views
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Kids With Type 2 Diabetes: Combo Treatment Best? Study Shows Early Aggressive Treatment May Result in Better Blood Sugar Control April 29, 2012 -- The obesity epidemic has created a generation of children and teens who have type 2 diabetes, and a new study hints that the solution to this problem is not going to come easily.
Cancer Deaths Continue to Fall - 0 views
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Cancer Deaths Continue to Fall Obesity, Inactivity Contribute to Cancer Incidence, Deaths March 28, 2012 -- Obesity and inactivity are emerging as new public health threats in the fight against cancer. Although a new CDC report shows that the overall cancer death rate dropped among adults and children in the United States, some of those cancers associated with obesity are on the rise.
Friends Influence How Active Kids Are - 0 views
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Friends Influence How Active Kids Are Research Has Implications for Preventing Child Obesity May 28, 2012 -- Kids who like to be active can influence others to do the same, or at least that's what new research finds.
Fitter Kids, Better Grades? - 0 views
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Fitter Kids, Better Grades? Fitter Middle School Students Scored Better on Math, Reading Tests, Researchers Find Aug. 3, 2012 -- Fitter kids do better on school tests, according to new research that echoes previous findings. The fitter the middle school students were, the better they did on reading and math tests, says researcher Sudhish Srikanth, a University of North Texas student.
How to Make Healthy Eating Fun for Kids - 0 views
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You already know the benefits of healthy eating, and you try to eat well. So what's keeping your family from eating high-quality foods -- a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein? And how can you help them eat better? Here, experts suggest how you can make healthy eating a habit.
Obese Kids Have More Reflux Disease - 0 views
U.S. Kids Don't Drink Enough Water - 0 views
Inadequate Sleep Linked to Kids' Obesity - 0 views
The More Moms Work, the More Kids Gain Weight? - 0 views
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Study Shows Link Between Weight Gain in Kids and Number of Years a Mom Works
Study: Obesity Prevention Should Focus on Day Care - 0 views
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Lax Regulation Means Many Kids Don't Get Enough Healthy Foods or Exercise By Brenda GoodmanWebMD Health News Aug. 26, 2011 -- Experts say the fight against childhood obesity should have a new focus: day care. Studies show that about 82% of American children under age 6 are in child care outside the home while their parents work.
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