

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Jenni, a young teenager, sat on a West Virginia University examining table, twisting her fingers, waiting for the heart doctor. Sitting nearby, her dad patted her arm and closed his eyes.
Read more...Thousands join first lady for 'Let's Move' outing Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 06:58 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012 Michelle Obama busted out a few new moves Thursday to mark the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity with a few new friends — 14 ...
Read more...DEAR ANNIE: How do you deal with ignorant relatives? My wife and I have two teenagers and three children under the age of 12. We live an hour away from family and see them during holidays, birthdays, cookouts and such. I am close to both of my parents and speak to them daily. I believe they should have a good relationship with my kids. We also have nieces and nephews who live an hour away across ...
Read more...Students in Kentucky could soon be coming home with more than homework. They could be bringing home their body mass index numbers.
Read more...A 21st stone woman suffering from ‘body blindness’ like Dawn French shed almost half her body weight after a shock revelation brought her to her senses.
Read more...NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About half of all elementary school students can buy potato chips, ice cream or similar snacks in vending machines and at snack bars during school, suggests a new study. Researchers said they'd hoped that with more encouragement for districts to improve nutrition in foods offered at school and an increasing focus on childhood obesity, fewer kids would have access to ...
Read more...Parents, learn 9 dos and don'ts for when it comes to talking to your overweight child and helping her get healthy.
Read more...DES MOINES, Iowa - Wild arm swings, sharp robotic turns, pulsing fist pumps. Michelle Obama busted out a few new moves Thursday to mark the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity with a few new friends — 14,000 or so, it turns out.
Read more...Thousands join first lady Michelle Obama in Iowa to highlight her "Let's Move" program to combat childhood obesity
Read more...“Fat kids become fat adults” may sound like the taunt of a schoolyard bully. But if you live in Georgia, it’s an expression you might see pasted on a billboard. Or printed on a flyer. Or featured in a TV commercial. In fact, it’s just one of many slogans used in a series of Atlanta ads featuring five overweight (actor) kids: Meet Bobby, Maritza, Tamika, Tina, and Jaden. In one uncomfortable ...
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