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Kids Eat Unhealthy Foods They See in Commercials

When the last time you saw an ad on TV extolling the joys of eating broccoli? How many commercials do you see celebrating the delicious virtue of eating a banana or an orange?  Food manufacturers have one goal - to get viewers hooked on the products that make them money...lots of money.  And the products are usually nutritionally vacant... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2010, comments (0)|
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Childhood Overweight and Obesity Can Put Unhealthy Strain on Childrens' Hearts

The reason why experts are so concerned about kids carrying excess weight is because that extra weight can have a profound impact on the child's current and long term health.   The obvious health outcomes associated with excess weight are diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, and hypertension.  When fitness experts want... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2010, comments (0)|
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Parenting Tips to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Think about how you plan and save to afford a new car or even a house.  Think about how you balance your checkbook, never spending money that is not there.  Think about how you organize a filing system at work, so that when you need something you know exactly where it is.  So many of the personal and work habits we prize involve... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2010, comments (0)|
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Childhood Obesity: The Risks of Being a Chubby Baby

It used to be common (and in some circles it still is) to adoringly comment on a "juicy baby," as if it was a positive attribute.  These days, a chubby baby can, unfortunately, be a clear sign of obesity in the making.  Experts in pediatric medicine are sounding the alarm, alerting parents that certain milestones or events in the early... Read moreChevron
posted 05/20/2010, comments (0)|
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Michelle Obama's Plan to End Childhood Obesity

Michelle Obama is spearheading a new obesity plan with the goal to reduce childhood obesity substantially by the year 2030. With current rates of childhood obesity estimated at around 20%, the target rate for 2030 would be a rate of 5%. In order to accomplish this lofty goal, nearly 70 recommendations are included in the new plan, with the target... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2010, comments (0)|
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