

State readies campaign to curb obesity epidemic Boston Globe, United States - The percentage of Massachusetts adults who were overweight or obese rose from 43 percent to 59 percent from 1990 to 2007. And one-third of high school and ... |
Naperville mom wants to reduce obesity trends Naperville Sun, IL - Murphy, 41, is a mother of three children who has tried to teach her own kids good habits in terms of diet and exercise. Her plan is to offer "Fun with ... |
Governor Patrick Plans to Slim Down Massachusetts WSHM-TV, MA - "You don't punish children or parents if their children are overweight, you help them along and help them recognize the signs and symptoms of obesity," said ... |
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com | Fighting Obesity The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - This program encourages children to eat right and exercise, through a contest that challenges middle-school students across the state to increase their ... |
Paterson's Proposals WTEN, NY - The Governor says his wife will travel the state, encouraging kids to eat healthy and exercise. He adds that all of this will save lives and money. ... |
Rite Aid to Help People Get Fit, Manage Weight in 2009 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - Being overweight increases a person's risk for more than 50 diseases and conditions including heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. ... |
![]() MSN Money UK | Fitness trends for 2009 MSN Money UK, UK - With childhood obesity running amok (one in three children is now overweight), fitness programmes for kids and even entire gyms just for little people are ... |
Be Your Child’s Fitness Role Model HealthNews, CA - Do not underestimate the power you have to guide your kids down a healthy path. It starts with you! Want a fun workout plan for your kids? ... |
The chance of cutting obesity? A big fat zero Times Online, UK - A third of children today are overweight or obese by the age of 11. It's our lifestyle: too many calories in, not enough exercise to burn them off. ... |
Locals Participate In YMCA 'Biggest Loser' Times-Union Newspaper, IN - The challenge on NBC encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they ... |