Checking out recent health-related headlines, I found plenty about childhood obesity—as usual. Such as:
* Children are more likely to be bullied if they’re overweight or obese.
* Boys who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese.
* Kids who live in the southern states are more likely to be obese than [...]
Entries Tagged as 'obesity'
Stemming the Tide of Obesity
May 13th, 2010 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · Current Events, Healthy Eating, Obesity Prevention, Teen Health, healthcare
Fighting Obesity at Local Level: Recovery Act at Work
March 24th, 2010 by Cindy Atoji · 1 Comment · Current Events, Healthy Eating, Obesity Prevention
Just last month, Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity promised to get kids moving and revamp school lunches – an effort that involves family and community. Now, the grassroots-level obesity push continues with Communities Putting Prevention to Work: as part of the recovery act, 44 states, including here in Massachusetts, were awarded funds for obesity [...]
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